Worship in spirit and in truth…
Scripture: John 4:21-23
Jesus lays out for us the heart of a worshiper in this passage.
“It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That’s the kind f people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before Him in their worship.” John 4:23 the Message
We’re not talking about our corporate worship here, though it should translate over to that.
Jesus is having this discussion with the Samaritan woman at the well. Just Jesus and her. Remember earlier in our study I said that worship is, at its core, relationship with God.
It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. How does the way you live – home, lifestyle, hobbies, relationships – honor God?
Take a minute to ponder that before you go on with the next question.
When you come before God in worship, your private worship, do you come simply and honestly? Do you come with an agenda or ultimatum?
Honesty, sincerity and genuineness are key components of our worship to and for God. Without them – all of them – we’re just going through the motions. In a sense we are worshiping something we do not know, as John states in verse 22. I pray that will never be any of us.
Sing your favorite song of honor and praise before you go out today.
I stand in awe, so amazed, totally changed by Your presence, forever.
Every time I look into Your eyes, I see a glimpse of what I’ve always wanted to be.
Let me be changed, let me be changed in Your presence.
(Jachim Mullins)
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