John 4:23 "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks." AMP Bible
When we think of worship we think of singing at church. Music and singing is a vital part of worship; it is a form of but not the actual worship. There are many different forms of worship besides singing and music: giving tithes, helping others, prayer meetings, Bible Studies, etc. but worship, by Webster’s definition is reverence, loving devotion, and idolizing. These are the inward attitudes we have that motivate the outward forms of worship. The key is what worship is focused on.
Colossians 3:16 tells us to let the Word have its home in our hearts and minds and actually dwell in us, not only so that we teach and admonish one another in all wisdom but that we also with gratitude in our hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs TO GOD. “…true worshipers will worship the Father…” (John 4:23) He is our focus.
Worship is not limited to Church, but should be an every day, every hour part of our lives. “And whatever you do (no matter what it is) in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus and in dependence upon His person, giving praise to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17 When you get up in the morning give God reverence; acknowledge Him with the first breath you take after waking up. When you go about your morning chores or work think about Him in loving devotion. As you go through your day take moments to idolize Him, making Him preeminent over everything else going on in your day.
Let me share with you something I read recently regarding worship;
“I've come to the conclusion that it is almost impossible to come to church on Sunday morning and have a meaningful worship experience if I haven't worshiped during the week in my own time with God. It's like the little child who comes to a birthday party expecting to be the honored guest; everything revolves around them for that moment. How many times have we been that little child when it comes to our worship on Sunday? "Dada, I'm here!” I can almost see God shaking His head wondering why we can't get it right. The party isn't about us; it's about Him and all He's done for us. There would be no reason to celebrate had there not been a cross, I'm not worthy to be at His party except for the blood that washed me clean and lets me stand in His presence. Try worshiping for seven days by yourself and then coming to church to worship with other Christians, you'll never view worship the same again.” - Terri Pettyjohn
Worship is the heartfelt acknowledgment of God and all His power and glory in EVERY thing we do.
I challenge you to start right now. Put your focus on Him. Find ways to worship Him throughout today, every hour, minute by minute. Take little moments to think about Him. At this very moment let your love for Him swell up in your spirit and tell Him you love Him. He is waiting for you with open arms.
