The Why of Worship

The Why of Worship can be answered in the simple statement Jesus made to His disciples when He said, “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you…”  Now don’t misunderstand.  God has given us freewill and the opportunity to exercise is by accepting His invitation to salvation.  But that invitation must be extended.  God chose to save us; He didn’t have to do it.  Isn’t it amazing that the Holy, Sinless, Perfect and All Powerful God chose to save us from our sin.  The emphasis isn’t on our ability to choose, but rather that we have the opportunity to choose.  That fact when coupled with the Person of God should answer for us the question of the Why of Worship.  We worship Him because He is God and has by grace, chosen to save us from our sins.  On top of that, we are not just servants, but children of God and heirs with Christ.  He has taken the dirty rags full or corruption and sin, and clothed us with His robe of righteousness.  He has cleansed us, saved us, and redeemed us by His blood!  That is the Why of Worship!  Praise God for His wonderful and marvelous grace.

Reflections on Worship

A. W. Tozer said, “What you think of God is the most important thing about you.”  Norman Geisler states, “Our concept of God will have a marked effect on our practical lives…our concept of God will, therefore, define the limits of our godliness.”  We will become like those or the one we worship.  The word, worship, is defined as esteemed or to be of great worth and value; to be venerated and held in awe.  To bow and pay respect and homage to the one who is the focus of our worship.  There is no question that we are to worship the Lord and hold him in high esteem.  We are to focus upon Him, adore Him, love Him and obey Him.  That is the true essence of worship.  If our lives lack holiness and godliness it is because we are not truly worshipping God for Who He is.  We may be worshipping our concept or idea of God, but not the God that is; because true worship reflects its object back in the life of the worshipper.  Those who worship God in truth, become more like Him.  When you look at your life, what or who do you see?