WORSHIP IS IMPORTANT!

 

Bring an offering and come before him; worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.

I Chronicles 16:29b (NIV)

On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:37-38 (NKJV)

 

Worship is important. It is the bedrock of our relationship with God. Worshipping keeps us clear on who He is and who we are. He is our Creator, the all-loving, all-powerful, all-wise God. He has spoken to us on every important subject through His Word, the Bible, and has shown Himself to us through the Word, Jesus.

 

Hymns and praise music in church services are intended to help each person to enter into true worship. It is easy to enjoy the music and perhaps sing along with the words.  But the important thing is what is going on in our heart. Are we truly raising praise and adoration to the One who is worthy? With or without music, sometimes true worship is difficult, but it is essential!

If we can just keep worship of God in focus, the law He has written on our hearts and His Spirit in us will lead us in the path He knows is best. We will not need to worry about detailed compliance with the written Law because everything it is intended to accomplish is already in us. For example, one of the primary commands of the Law is to worship God and Him only. My heart prompts me to do that, and the resulting loving relationship is the greatest blessing of my life.

 

Lord, I worship you! 

 

© 2018 Parker Wayland