Those who survive the Covid-19 pandemic will never forget – or will we? I knew people born in the early 1900’s who lived through the 1st World War, 1918 Pandemic, 2nd World War, Korean War, and the Vietnam War. These killed around 160 million. Yet, I never heard the survivors continually speaking about it. I did, however, hear them constantly refer to the Great Depression & Dust Bowl.

And so, here we stand, the most blessed people ever to have lived. And what do we want? I still want, what God’s people have always wanted – to stand in the Assembly of the Saints, praising God as together we lift our voices in praise.

Psalm 34:3 ESV Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 95:6 ESV Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!

I remember the first time I stepped into a lectureship auditorium and heard 3000 souls praising God. I honestly thought – this must be what heaven will sound like. Worshiping with the Saints is one of the most moving experiences of my life.

Dear Father in heaven, may we never take for granted the great gift you have given to us through praise. In Jesus’ name we pray.