When we hear the term worship, we often go right to the part of the gathering when we sing. For this blogpost, I will be generally referencing worship as it relates to the musical portions of the gathering on Sundays and I will seek to share what worship is and how by God's grace, worship could be practiced when we gather.
In his writings to the Ephesians, Paul says, ... "be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart..."
WORSHIP IS MORE THAN MUSIC
Worship is an action taken to show reverence, awe, and dedication to something. We're always worshiping something, whether that is God, ourselves, or any number of other things. Worship isn't just singing. It's a lifestyle formed from our habits and the inward meditations of our heart. Everyone worships what's most important to them. So, what does it mean to worship God rightly?
We must recognize that God is worthy of worship to begin with. He is the Alpha and the Omega (Rev. 22:13). He is the Creator (Gen. 1:1). He is the Light of the World (1John 1:5). He is all these things and more. God is worthy of honor and praise because He is the creator of all things and is above all things (Col. 1:17).
Worship is the action of recognizing the majesty of God and putting Him above all else. With this definition, worship is indeed not just singing. It is every part of our life. We worship in all things when God is placed on the throne of our hearts and our actions reflect that reality.
In future posts, I'll share some practical ways that worship is pursued during our gatherings.
- Pastor Mike
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