Worship Defined

When you worship you are saying, “This one is worth more!” At the same time we are implying that “I am worth less.” Worship therefore is the magnification of God and minimization of self. Scripture declares that of John the Baptist; He must increase, I must decrease.

Where is our worship headed? Four words that guide

1.     VERTICAL – The Psalmist declared; sing to the Lord [as opposed about the Lord]

2.     SIMPLE – Isaiah 6:3; “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory; Revelation 4:11; Worthy are you, Our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power; Revelation 5:13; To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever.

3.     EMOTIVE – This is not an intellectual exercise, Pentecost is “soulish” in that we feel what we sing and we feel His presence.

4.     PHYSICAL

a.     Voice – He hears my voice – Psa. 116:1

b.     Eyes – To you I will lift my eyes – Psa. 123:1

c.      Head – the lifter of my head – Psa. 3:3

d.     Hands – Clap your hands and shout – Psa. 47:1

e.     Legs – Come let us worship and bow down – Psa. 95:6

f.      Feet – David danced – 2 Sam. 6:14

Worship is not a spectator venue – rather worship demands involvement! Purpose to WORSHIP CHRIST – do not just observe Him. Unleash the inner longing to connect with an eternal God – the only one that can truly satisfy the inner longing of your soul. Stop the running and start the PRAISING!