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PLEASING HIM
IN WORSHIP
THE UNIVERSITY OF Kentucky basketball team won the
National Championship a couple of years ago...
A few days later there was a celebration in Rupp Arena
to honor the team. The audience cheered for each player
when he was introduced. The fans carried banners.
They painted their faces and proudly wore blue and white
outfits. They tried to get autographs.
I doubt even one fan walked away saying, "That
event was a dud. It did nothing for me."
The event was a success, not because the performance was great
(they didn't play any basketball at all) or the player's
speeches were inspiring (most of them weren't very adept
speakers), but because everyone understood why they were
there. The purpose was not to please the fans but to
honor the team.
Most people view worship as though God were the
prompter, the leader is the performer, and the congregation is
the audience. In reality, the leader is the prompter,
the congregation is the performer, and God is the audience.
We worship to bring glory to God and express our gratitude for His
goodness. Our goal is to please Him.
Bob
Russell, When God Builds A Church
"But
the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will
worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is
seeking such to worship Him. "God is Spirit, and those
who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
(John
4: 23 - 24, NKJV) |
