PRAISE GLORIFIES YAHUWAH

Praise Glorifies Yahuwah

Yahuwah says by the psalmist, "Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me." (Psalms 50:23).The worship of Yahuwah consists chiefly of praise and prayer. Every follower of Yahushua should engage in this worship. No one can sing by proxy, bear testimony by proxy, or pray by proxy. As a rule, too many dark testimonies are borne in social service, savoring more of murmuring than of gratitude and praise.

When the word of Yahuwah was spoken to the Hebrews anciently, the Master said to Moses, "And let all the people say, Amen." (Psalms 106:48). This response, in the fervor of their souls, was required as evidence that they understood the word spoken and were interested in it.

When the ark of Yahuwah was brought into the city of David, and a psalm of joy and triumph was chanted, all the people said, Amen. And David felt that he was fully repaid for his labor and anxiety by this cheerful, universal response from the people.

There is too much formality in the church. Souls are perishing for light and knowledge. We should be so connected with the Source of light that we can be channels of light to the world. The Master would have his ministers who preach the word energized by his Holy Spirit. And the people who hear should not sit in drowsy indifference or stare vacantly about, making no response to what is said. The spirit of the world has paralyzed the spirituality of such, and they are not awake to the precious theme of redemption. The truth of Yahuwah's word is spoken to leaden ears, and hard, unimpressible hearts. The impression given the unbeliever by those professed followers of Yahushua is anything but favorable for the religion of Yahushua. These dull, careless ones show zeal and ambition when engaged in the business of the world, but things of eternal importance do not engross the mind and interest them as do worldly things. The voice of Yahuwah through his messengers is a pleasant song; but its sacred warnings, reproofs, and encouragements are all unheeded. Eternal and sacred things are placed upon a level with common things. The Holy Spirit is grieved. Said Yahushua, "Take heed, therefore, how ye hear." (Luke 8:18). Those are spiritually dead who profess to worship Yahuwah while the heart is not in the work. There should be a hearty, wide-awake church to encourage, and uphold the hands of the ministers of Yahushua.

Those who profess to be guided by the word of Yahuwah, may be familiar with the evidences of their faith, and yet be like the pretentious fig-tree, which flaunted its foliage in the face of the world, but when searched by the Master, was found destitute of fruit. Fruitful followers of Yahushua are connected with Heaven, and intelligent in the things of Yahuwah. The truth and the love of Yahuwah are their meditation. They have feasted upon the words of life, and when they hear the truth spoken from the desk, they can say, as did the two disciples who were traveling to Emmaus when Yahushua explained to them the prophecies concerning himself, "Did not our heart burn within us while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures?" (Luke 24:32).

All who are connected with the light will let their light shine to the world, and will, in their testimonies, praise Yahuwah, to whom their hearts will flow forth in gratitude. Those who have a vital union with Yahushua will rejoice in the assurance of his love. Nothing of the world can make them sad when Yahushua makes them glad by his presence. Walking in the light, they will never disgrace their profession or bring reproach upon the cause of Yahushua. It is the privilege of every child of Yahuwah to store his mind with divine truth; and the more he does this, the more vigor and clearness of mind he will have to fathom the deep things of Yahuwah. He will be more and more earnest and vigorous, as the principles of the truth are carried out in his daily life.

We should all be workers together with Yahuwah. No idlers are acknowledged as his servants. The members of the church should individually feel that the life and prosperity of the church are affected by their course of action. Those in the church who have sufficient talent to engage in any of the various vocations of life, such as teaching, building, manufacturing, and farming, generally should be prepared to labor for the upbuilding of the church by serving on committees or as teachers in Sabbath schools, engaging in missionary labor, or filling the different offices connected with the church.

Yahuwah requires that the first, the best, and the most useful talents shall be employed to carry forward his work upon the earth. The same zeal and energy, tact and order which are exercised in counting-rooms and shops, and in the fine arts, should be brought into the religious life and exercised in the work of Yahuwah. All are responsible for the talents given them of Yahuwah to use to his glory. He calls for them to come up to the help of the Master against the mighty.

Many will give money because it costs less self-denial and self-sacrifice than to give themselves. Some say, "My business claims all my time. So numerous are my engagements and so pressing their demands, I cannot give my time." Of what avail is means without agents to use it? Ministers cannot do a tithe of the work necessary to be done at this time to save souls and preserve the vitality of the church.

Yahuwah wants, not only that his followers should give of their means, but that they should give themselves. He claims their personal interest, their talents. The very best and most vigorous thoughts should be devoted to his cause and to glorifying his name.

What revelations will be made in the day of Yahuwah, when each individual will see his life as Yahuwah sees it! What opportunities lost to save souls! How many precious hours wasted in following inclination instead of discharging duties! How much greater advancement might have been made in the knowledge of the truth! How much talent that was given of Yahuwah for wise improvement, to be spent in his service, has been buried in the cares and allurements of this world! How much strength and courage might have been given to the individual members of the church, had they dedicated to Yahuwah their talents, and used them to his service and glory! And how many souls might have been saved, had they been wise, and sought first the kingdom of Yahuwah and his righteousness?

What can we say to arouse those who profess to be the followers of Yahushua to a sense of the solemn responsibilities resting upon them? Is there no voice that shall arouse them to work while the day lasts? Our divine Master gave his life for a ruined world. Who will deny self, and make some sacrifice to save souls for whom Yahushua died? He has left us an example in his life, that we might follow in his steps and secure the approval of Heaven.

Contemplating things of eternal interest will give true perception of the things of Yahuwah. The respect and reverence due to Yahuwah will be exhibited in the daily life and character. The soul will be brought into harmony with Heaven. The entire character will be elevated and transformed. The believer will be made Yahushua-like, and finally obtain an entrance into the city of Yahuwah.

By: Ellen White
Review and Herald
February 15, 1887