By Robin Sam
Worship does not require someone telling me to lift my hands up, close my eyes and sing.
Worship is prostrating before the magnificence of His Majesty. Worship is me telling God He alone is worthy. Worship is me admitting I need a Savior and His Name is Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Worship is when my soul and spirit sing. My mouth echoing their song is a bonus.
Worship can also be speechless. Because, I’m totally in awe of His glory and splendour.
Worship is God’s way of preparing us for what’s in store for us in His Kingdom.
Worship is divine, it’s the angels’ best known job description. That they are our ministering spirits is secondary.
Some speak as if worship is a first century thing. Somehow, it’s got the Pentecostal hues. Worship is as old as humanity. Adam and Eve communing with God in the Garden of Eden before their fall was worship.
Worship is adoration. Worship is an act of surrender. Abraham laying up his only son Isaac on the altar was an act of worship. Jesus taught us worship is all about giving ourselves up before the will of God when He yielded Himself for us on the cross at Golgotha.
Worship does not begin and end at the church on Sundays. It’s a 24/7 attitude. It’s not dependent on my feelings or emotions. It draws inspiration from the Father-Son relationship. It’s deep calling out to deep. Worship is my spirit seeking to submit to and serve God’s Spirit.
Corporate worship is good. But private worship is the best. Worship done in truth and spirit alone is acceptable to God.
Worship must be lived out! It’s never enacted. (Share if you like).
