Let Us Go Into the House Of The Lord

“I was glad when they said unto me ‘ Let us go into the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm 122:1)

This is one of fifteen Songs of degrees. This one was written by David. Likely it was written prophetically because the temple was not built until David’s son, Solomon, built it. But however one interprets it, the invitation to go to the house of the Lord brought gladness then and should bring gladness now.

If one finds going to the house of the Lord a boring drudgery perhaps he needs to take a hard look at his life and see why he does not enjoy going to the house of the Lord. Perhaps it is because he has never been saved and has no desire for the things of God.

I find that many church leaders are attempting to make attending church more enjoyable for those less hungry for the things of the Spirit. The sermons that once held God’s Word in high regard and thus brought the convicting power of the Holy Spirit, are being replaced in some places by drama, skits and amusing plays. One famous preacher boasts of never mentioning hell or the judgment of God. All of this so today’s moderns will be glad to attend church and will want to come back again. I have heard that some preachers have developed the fine art of almost saying something.

Let’s not change church to make people feel comfortable. Let’s let God change the people so they will say with the psalmist, “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.”