Unashamed

It was Sunday morning and we had just been seated after a time of prayer. The music began leading us into our next song when a young man sitting in the front row stood immediately. Because I was several rows back, I didn't hear the conversation between this boy and our youth pastor, Josh, but I imagine it went something like this, "Hey Shawn, you don't have to stand up right now. It's ok to sit down." But Shawn remained standing with his arms lifted high. A few stanzas later, when it became apparent that Shawn had no intentions of sitting down, my heart was deeply warmed as I watched Josh stand up next to Shawn. For a few words, they both stood together, praising God and lifting hands, and by the next verse almost the entire congregation was standing.Although Shawn has special needs, his spontaneity to stand unashamed and lift his hands in praise to his Saviour, spoke sweetly to those who were watching. Oh, to have a special need of unashamedly praising Him and letting those all around know that we are testifying to His goodness and grace in our lives.Thank you, Shawn, for reminding us all of our special need to give God the glory that is due Him.David retorted to Michal, "I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me above your father and all his family! He appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people of the LORD, so I celebrate before the LORD. Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this, even to be humiliated in my own eyes!" 2 Samuel 6.21-22

The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy. ~ Psalm 126.3