What words come to mind when I say the word "elf". Usually the words: cute, short, work, Santa, even Will Ferrell.
Why doesn't hero, cunning, valiant, warrior, manly or macho come to mind? Until 2001. Up to that point elves were only known for working in Santa's workshop and making cookies in a tree for Keebler.
In 2001, elves got a license to be manly. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings came out in the theater. Legolas entered the scene able to fire arrows like a semi-automatic and saves the day multiple times!
Why can't real men worship? Has there been a stigma put on the act of worship? Is it looked at as womanly to worship, just as men are not supposed to cry? Can a man truly feel like a man after coming to church?
What has placed this stigma on worship? Is it the songs? Is it because we sing songs like, "Oh Lord, you're beautiful" or "You're all I want...You're all I've ever needed" or use words like: love, desire, precious and words that men never say to other men?
Today I want to let you know that it is manly to worship God! Joshua (one of the manliest men in the bible) worshipped God when he said "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!" (Joshua 24:2)
Today, I give you the license to break the mold of whatt you think is expected of you and truly worship God. Be who God has made you to be...a lead worshipper.
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