I read 1st Chronicles 25.

I was a chorister in a church for many years. I was also a dancer in a school club called Lucianos for approximately 4 years. The only difference between both periods was the audience. At certain times, people who raised up holy hands. At other times, younger people singing along to the songs I choreographed. At some times I was told that I blessed some while at other times I was told that I was 'correct'.
But how was I inside? I was the star, the one who could sing and bring down heaven, the one that put some 'ish' into the dance. It was all about me but I was empty. This was me..

The lights were the same, the pause before that move, the crescendo.... The 'sweet part', the crowd mover et al were present in both settings....and now I read 1 Chronicles 25.

I didn't understand the verse. I asked Christ why these words are in HIS holy script. I then said a short prayer, thanked God for the internet and went to Matthew Henry's Commentary on line.

'1 Chronicles 25

The singers and musicians.
David put those in order who were appointed to be singers and musicians in the temple. To prophesy, in this place, means praising God with great earnestness and devout affections, under the influences of the Holy Spirit. In raising these affections, poetry and music were employed. If the Spirit of God do not put life and fervour into our devotions, they will, however ordered, be a lifeless, worthless form.'

My worship was without the Holy Spirit and thus a lifeless, worthless form. that was why there was no difference between the choir stage and the open air theatre of University of Abuja. I was empty and now I thank the Lord for more seriousness with my daily devotion.

I thank the Lord for Psalm 139:23-24 and pray that he removes all forms of disbelief from my heart.

Psalm 139:23-24
English Standard Version (ESV)

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart!
    Try me and know my thoughts![a]
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me,
    and lead me in the way everlasting![b]

The Lord has used the foolishness of preaching to draw men unto HIM. How is your personal Bible study?