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Words of Life
No 5, 2026, North Queensland
1 Corinthians 14:33
We often use the phrase, ‘God is a God of order’ although when we search scripture it does not directly say those words. Rather, we infer from this verse and the preceding passage that God desires organisation and structure in the church particularly at times of worship.
Paul’s message in this chapter is concluded with verse 40, “Let all things be done decently and in order.”
In addition to worshipping only the Trinity God, there is a need to act in an orderly manner so that confusion does not increase but rather a peaceful assembly is the goal. It is for this purpose that the suggested order of service exists. The spiritually supported aspects are combined in a way to ensure both giving of praise and receiving of blessings. This supports the dual goal of worshipping in spirit and in truth plus receiving from God peace, guidance and strength as a weekly refreshing to begin another week. Psalm 111:1, “Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.”
The divine service also refreshes the godly peace in our lives and exhorts a refocus on achieving the Kingdom that He has promised. Hebrews 12:28, “Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.”
We should always value the ability to worship orderly and receive the peace of the Lord so that we are not found wanting as time progresses. Hebrews 10:25, “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”