Text - Romans 12:2
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
If someone of very high repute that you admire is coming to your house, How would you react and prepare? You'd want to refurbish the house, make the best meal and make everyone in the house be on their best behavior and outfit. Just so that the special guest feels welcomed and thinks highly of you.
Now, how do you prepare yourself to meet with God, whether personally or corporately? Are you conscious of the fact that you're coming to commune with your maker? Is your heart ready for worship to Him? Do you need someone to always tell you to talk with God or you do it of your own accord?
All these are questions you need to answer, before moving forward to be "in sync" with your God.
I love this evergreen classic of Don Moen; This Is Your House.
The first stanza says:
"As we gather in this place today,
Holy Spirit come and have your way( Have your way).
As we lay aside our own desires,
Speak across our hearts with Holy fire(Have your way).
This is your house, your home, we welcome you, Lord we welcome you.
This is your house, your home, we welcome you today."
It's lucid for all to see that, coming before God is not a casual affair. You should be conscious of your coming before Him, that your coming is presentable and acceptable to Him.
You have to lay off self, and let God be enthroned in your life, the Holy spirit leading you on how to worship Him (John 4:24; 16:13-14, Romans 8:26-27).
One truth to note is that, if you have inequity in you, or you are not His child yet, then you are unpresentable and unacceptable to Him (Isaiah 59:2). All you have to do is surrender it all to Him, so you can become His own. After that, you can boldly come into God's presence, through the blood of Jesus now presentable and acceptable unto God.
From thereon, there is no limit to your extent of knowing Him, it becomes heaven on earth everyday.
Let somebody shout, Hallelujah!
Please, enjoy this Don Moen classic, God bless you: