In today's third and final episode on Craig Smith's teaching from Psalms 148, he concludes his review of the fourteen verses that constitute God's Universal Call to Worship. He then expands on several other passages that also are God breathed to remind us of how we are to worship Him in ways pleasing to His Holy name. He wraps up in the final book of the Bible, Revelation, which circles back to what the Psalmist wrote in Psalms 148...a call of all things to praise God throughout eternity. What a great way to finish this inspiring look into mankind's ultimate role, that of being worshippers of the One who created us. In doing so, we build a strong and lasting Indigenous Faith that will keep us in the center of God's will and purposes. Craig and LaDonna Smith pray that God will use this series to draw you as faithful listeners closer to the God we serve!

In today's episode of Indigenous Faith, Pastor Smith continues to unpackage Psalms 148 in this timely message on God's Universal Call to Worship. This comprehensive yet short Psalm leaves no ground, or space in the sky, unturned as the Lord calls all of His creation to worship and praise the One who made them. There isn't a part of Creation that is exempt from this command to worship God. While some may call that an arrogant edict from on High, only the Creator of all things has the holy ability to call us all to His throne, His way, for His purposes. Do you want to protest that order? You could enhance your case if you first created air that you could breath in order to lodge that protest. Want to stomp your feet on the ground instead? Then create your own ground to stomp on and your objection would merit a closer look. But none of us can do that, can we? As the title of a play performed by an African American troupe says, My arms are too short to box with God! And there you have it! Worship of God by all God has made is a beautiful thing and fulfills the ultimate purpose for which God has placed us on planet earth! Surrender to His sovereignty and do it, my friend. You'll be the better for it and your Creator will be praised and blessed by it!

Today, The Indigenous Faith broadcast looks to Craig Smith as he opens God's Word to Psalms 148 in a message he's titled, God's Universal Call to Worship. This series looks at all levels of creation as they all, in their unique ways, worship the One who created them. All the way from the starry host in the vast universe, to the great sea creatures under the waters that surround the globe, God's handiwork is on display as a symphony of praise, adoration, and worship of the God of the Bible. Craig shares some timely quotes from Dr. A.W. Tozer about worship losing its way when it begins to look more like the culture around us than the Christ within us. Craig also addresses the two cultures relevant to Indigenous people of this great land, that of the dominate society and that of our tribal, Indigenous people. Worship's biggest challenge in modern culture is it becoming entertainment and in the Indigenous culture when it syncretizes with the old traditional religions, practices, traditions, and sacred objects. Ultimately, the goal is to help biblically healthy Indigenous followers of Christ worship the Lord in His way, and not ours. Principles that will help build a lasting faith are presented clearly on the table of today's biblical buffet. Join Pastor Smith as he opens God's word for a timely message for us today.