Worship Now

WORSHIP NOW

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” –John 4:23

Focus of the week: The Lord desires hearts that authentically worship Him. Whether it be in song, conversation, prayer, or art, worship is an expression of gratitude, thankfulness, and love towards God, our Father. He is seeking people who worship Him with sincerity and authenticity, and in order to do so, our hearts must be surrendered completely to Him. We are called to fear the Lord, serve Him, and hold fast to His promises and truth (Deut. 6:13). Everything we do—really, all we are—should flow out of an abundance of praise and worship to the Lord. Let us surrender together, in humble submission to the Lord Jesus, and worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Introduction: From our earliest days, we are goal-oriented. An early refrain of children on a trip is, “Are we there yet?” As children age, the question moves to, “Where are we going?” Clearly, the end matters! Those who are called by Jesus claim that the end to where they are heading is worship. Revelation 4 showcases heaven’s throne room as a place of eternal worship. Twenty-four elders “give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever” (Rev. 4:10a, ESV). In a prostrate position, “they lay their crowns before the throne and say: ‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being’” (Rev. 4:10b–11)