As David was bringing the ark back into Jerusalem, he was careful to stop every six paces to offer sacrifices to the Lord. As the triumphal procession approached the capital those marching sang out with these words," lift up your heads, oh you Gates; and be lifted up you everlasting doors; that the King of glory shall come in."

The band of singers and players answered: "who is this King of glory?" From another company came the response: "the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle." Then hundreds of voices, uniting, swelled the triumphal chorus:" lift up your heads, oh ye Gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in." Again the joyful inauguration was heard," who is this King of glory?" And the voice of the great multitude like the sound of many waters was heard in the rapturous reply: "the Lord of hosts he is the King of glory." Psalm 24:7-10.[1]

Today that same question rings out, ‘who is this King of glory?’ How will you answer that question today? Is He worthy of your sacrifices? Do you desire to live in the awareness of His presence? Let's take this time as part of our worship to give to our King of glory.

Let’s pray," Lord we bring You these gifts today and pray that they will bring You glory. We recognize You as our King, the King of glory and pray that Your presence will be marked in a very powerful way among us. Lord today's offering will go to our church budget. Bless these funds that You might be lifted up among us and in our community. In Jesus name we pray Amen.”

[1] PP 707,708