I read a quote by Andy Park this week from his book, “To Know You More: Cultivating the Heart of a Worship Leader.” It struck me profoundly. It read:
“…If we get too caught up in how much of God’s presence we’re feeling, we’re missing the point of worship. Worship is first and foremost about giving glory to our matchless God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
There is an emotional draw in worship. Music evokes emotion and stirs endorphins, and there is often a sense of euphoria that accompanies it. It feels good, but if we are not careful, the emotion of worship may become the draw, rather than the God we worship.
I believe that Andy is right. If we worship because of how it makes *us* feel, and if we load our worship sets with songs about what we want from God, or how God relates to *our experience* of worship, we are missing the point.
Worship is a response to God for Who He is, for what He has done and what he is going to do. It is because of Him. It is about Him. It is for Him.
Let us not worship worship, but rather let us worship Him alone!
“Great and marvelous are your deeds,
Lord God Almighty.
Just and true are your ways,
King of the ages.
Who will not fear you, O Lord,
and bring glory to your name?
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come
and worship before you,
for your righteous acts have been revealed.” Revelation 15:3-4
Running hard after Jesus,
Cathy
