The familiar Call to Worship, “Come into His Presence with jubilation, excitement and anticipation,” is meant to stir up a faith response to worship and believe the God who is Creator, Owner and Manager of all that is; in addition, this Almighty Creator is also the loving Shepherd who takes care of His people. So come and enjoy God. What’s not to love?
Ah, but wait! When you come to Me beware of that old Sin Enemy, Unbelief. Come with the faith attitude of sincere intent to obey. “Don’t test Me; trust Me!” I will make your heart willing to believe Me enough to simply do what I say, whether it seems good to you or not. Rebellion and self-centered decision making will be set aside for you to enjoy My presence and live in My Rest. Today, come to Me and enter my rest. Worship in My presence and do not err in your heart by not trusting my ways, my timing, my plans, my love.
When Jesus invites, “Come unto me,” He also gives the faith required to receive the forgiveness of sins, appropriate the promises, and enter His rest. When He says, “Trust Me,” He gives the faith to obey.