“A Heart of Worship Beats an Eternal Song.”
Worship= ascribing adornment and praise;
a reverence and homage surrendered to God; involves doing so in Spirit & Truth (John 4:24)
We say that we want a Heart of Worship, but do we comprehend the fine print? It is not the same practices of the World for why they place information in a script; requiring a magnifying glass. Heaven’s fine print is about slowing down to focus on what we are saying, “Yes” to. It is about being clear on the benefits and expectations when subscribing.
Worship is often associated with music, but it is so much more encompassing. However, let’s two step to Worship being a partner with song. Songs of Worship are in a category all to themselves, but as time has progressed, we see lyrics moving from an eternal perspective to an egocentric view. Some Praise & Worship songs speak more to our ability than God’s. We must understand, it is in us to worship, our responsibility is to make sure, no one or nothing shares the positioning only designated for God.
There are some amazing benefits to Worship through music. As a harpist, David was able to play with a heavenly sound that would give Saul undeserved relief from the evil Spirits that plagued him. Even in judgment, Saul received grace from God! Have you ever come into the church so heavy with life and uncertainty and through Worship felt the world lift from your shoulders? It is such an amazing gift to be able to worship God in the beauty of holiness and have Him dispense an unlimited amount of Joy & Peace! The Act of Worship through Song is always to be about shifting from us to our Divine Being and Savior.
Let us converse on Worship from a Spirit & Truth place. The first time I ever saw Worship shared to express a definition that had nothing to do with music; rather obedience and sacrifice was in Genesis 22. Abraham took Isaac up to Mount Moriah that they may worship the Lord. True Worship should be akin to obedience and sacrifice. Going into His presence and having relationship with God should produce a heart of worship that keeps us on repeat-mode for what is to come. Spending eternity with the One who continues to meet us in Worship!
Spirit & Truth, the necessary combination for access to be able to worship our sovereign God. It will never be an either or, it will always be the cumulative experience of both. The Spirit allows access to a Holy God and Truth reminds us of who we are encountering and how we must operate in the newness of living a surrendered life.
When we ascribe what is only meant for You to someone or something else, there will never be fulfillment. We can spend countless hours perfecting something and never amass true sustainability. This is why we must be clear on the fine print of Worship. In this world, we may actually get our heart’s desire, but when the Heavenly EKG is done, our heartbeat will remain irregular because it does not move from a Heartbeat of Worship.
A Heart of Worship will beat an Eternal Song because the weight of trials and tribulations are no real opponent to eternity. A Heart of Worship can literally change atmospheres. A Heart of Worship matures us in Waiting Seasons, disappointment, and graduation. A Heart of Worship does not just leave us at an emotional place, but a tried and true tested one.
Divine Work & Pray:
Work: Jot down in your journal what has hindered your Worship. Place actual biblical steps in enhancing your worship experience with God. Remember, Worship is not just about music- embrace the full gamut of this Gift from God.
Pray: Father God, your goodness goes beyond what my mouth can utter and my tears can convey. As you enlarge our capacity for you, may we remain mindful that we have your Spirit in dwelling us and being led to all Truth. The absolute-ness in You allows us to triumph in and through all circumstances. Our Worship is not because You did it alone, but because You were worthy of Worship even before we asked. You are our constant and You deserve constant Praise & Worship, with our lives poured out as an offering! In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
