Today's story is about worship. What it is, how we do it, what it has become, and what it is supposed to be. Let's begin with a passage of scripture.
Here we have Jesus talking with a man who was born blind, Jesus having healed him.
“Do you believe in the Son of Man?” He answered, “And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and it is he who is speaking to you.” He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him." - John 39:35-38
What IS worship? The formerly blind man did not simply plug in his keyboard and start playing a hymn.
'Worship' is defined this way by Merriam Webster: to honor or show reverence for as a divine being or supernatural power.
Their definition continues: to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion.
Worship is not a song. It is not simply singing. But it CAN be. Confused?
Let's go back to that scripture. What do you think the blind man did when he could suddenly see for the first time ever?
My guess is that he dropped to his knees and began praising Jesus for what He had done for him. Remember, Jesus had just told the man who He was - the Son of Man.
If we should find ourselves in the presence of the Son of Man, what would WE do?
Jesus told the woman at the well, “True worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and His worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” - John 4:23-24
Simply singing a song to God is not worship. But singing it with your spirit, with your heart, is.
Sometimes in church we are simply singing the words that are printed on the screen or in the hymnal. That's not worship. But if the words that we sing are sung with deep meaning in our hearts, and are directed to and for God, they become worship.
ANYTHING we do to honor God CAN be an act of worship. We must first ask ourselves WHY am I doing this?
Jesus MUST be part of everything we do or we are not honoring God with it. Right?
Example: Buying a meal for a homeless man is not worship. But, if the reason we are doing it is to glorify God, then it IS worship. Sit down with the man as he eats and tell him what Jesus can do in his life.
May we bring glory to God in ALL things as we rejoice in the celebration of His coming. Glory to God!
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