Worship is at the heart of our relationship with Christ. It is our expression of God’s worth to us, worth-ship. I have seen it defined as our response to God’s revelation of Himself. To understand worship it is something to experience, rather than define.
There are many examples and descriptions of worship in scripture. I find it helpful to focus on a few things that are meaningful and seek to grow in those areas of worship. I have made an acrostic to help me remember some of the most meaningful ways of worship that I have discovered in scripture and experience.
WORSHIP:
Wait on the lord, as a waiter waits on customers. (Acts 13:2)
Organize my thoughts. God brings order out of chaos. (Philippians 2:5)
Remember what I learn. Take notes and bring something home from each worship experience. (2 Timothy 2:15)
Sing. Singing includes praise and like praise it requires participation. (Ephesians 5:19)
Help. A worship service must include service in order to be worship. (Romans 12:1-2)
Intercede for others in prayer. (Philippians 1:4)
Prevail. The message will prevail, (Acts 19:20)
I hope these simple words will encourage you to experience God today. You can find God anywhere if you take the time to look. Take time to experience worship today.
2 comments:
I enjoyed your outline on worship. Good to see your name. I pray for you a couple a times each week. Looks like you are doing well. You and Joyce are faithful wonderful servants of God. I think back to our days serving together with much joy. We are home from Africa for funerals and surgeries. God is faithful and we are continuing on with Him. I am a grandfather finally and that is wonderful. Hope all your kids and their families are doing well. Your friend, John Karl Davis
I always inspired by you, your views and way of thinking, again, thanks for this nice post.
- Norman
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