Grow & Go - October 2024
A DOXOLOGY OF PRAISE!
There are numerous doxologies in Scripture, or statements of praise to our God. We often hear the Apostle Paul give them in the middle of theological issues he is facing where he moves from theology to doxology or praise. Pastor H.B. Charles said that “the purpose of right theology is a high doxology”. In other words, when we have the right posture or theology about who God is, high praise and worship of God should flow from it. The word doxology is not found in the Scriptures but there are many themes where praise, glory, and worship are expressed. We have many reasons to offer a doxology of praise to our God for what He is doing at Oakhill Baptist Church, giving glory to Him for what He has done, and worshiping Him for who He is.
We have much to praise God for what He is doing through the people of Oakhill. In the area of discipleship, we currently have 70 men meeting weekly in 10 different
D-Groups searching the Scriptures together on how to be men who lead biblically in our homes and community. Currently, two different women’s Bible studies are going at
various times on several topics. We have kicked off two new life groups, one for college-age singles, and another for parents with junior high – high school-aged kids. With all these things in mind, the apostle Paul said, “to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen” (Eph 3:21). Our doxology of praise should be the same anthem, giving God the glory for what He is doing in the church, and it is happening because of Christ!
The Lord has been faithful by blessing OHBC exceedingly more than we could begin to ask for over 60 years. Our response should be worship, praise – adoration, and giving God the glory for what He has done. He continues to send out missionaries from our congregation. He continues to fill the baptismal often on Sunday mornings, something that many churches in our community do not see even once in a year. The Lord has opened the doors for missional partnerships in other countries and schools in Vanderburgh County. Our church has witnessed entire families being saved and college students trusting in the Lord for salvation. The after-school kids in the daycare are hearing the gospel from our church volunteers giving their time and talent. Each of these things is amazing and a reason to give God the glory.
The doxology that many of us are familiar with by Thomas Ken is this – “Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heav’nly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” All the blessings we have and are receiving as Christ’s redeemed are due to the work of our Lord, from whom all blessings flow, and reason to offer Him praise! My reason for sharing all the good things that God has done and is doing is so we the church do not become complacent and constantly reminded who we are to give the glory. It is all happening because of Christ and for Christ so let us offer him together a doxology of praise for all that he has done, all that he is doing, and for his glory.