On Sunday, I stood in worship as long as my body would let me. When I sat, I maintained an attitude of worship, but I longed to stand. I did notice a few other people sitting throughout the sanctuary. Most of them elderly, probably with worn out knees or hips. And there are those who are not able to attend a worship service at all because of illness, whether mental or physical.
However, I am not discouraged because I believe we will stand in heaven, not because we are commanded, but because we are able.
God's word says we will stand in Revelation 7:9, "After this, I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb."
We will all be able to stand because we will be healed as God promises in Revelation 21:4, "He will wipe every tear from our eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
If you have any physical limitations and you long to stand before the Lord in worship, God knows your heart and feels your pain. It may last for your time on earth, but it will not last forever, because forever we will be with our Lord in heaven. Until then, hold fast with me to the truth of Hebrews 10:23, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful."
