Worshipping God for Who He Is
The central part of worship is an acknowledgement of the greatness of our God. Understanding who He is and what He has given us compels us to sing praises.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the LORD is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations. - Psalm 100
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you - Psalm 63:2-5
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you - Psalm 63:2-5
28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29 for our “God is a consuming fire.” - Hebrews 12:28,29
1 Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
worship the LORD in the splendor of his[a] holiness. – Psalm 29:2
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
worship the LORD in the splendor of his[a] holiness. – Psalm 29:2
(Note: Reading the Psalms can be an excellent way to prepare our hearts for worship. David and the other writers, through God’s inspiration, strongly capture the awesomeness of the God we praise.)
Humility as an Act of Worship
Worship comes from a place of humility and surrender. Through this act, we can be drawn closer to God and he can lift us up.
10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. – James 4:10
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:6,7
22 Cast your cares on the LORD
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken. – Psalm 55:22
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken. – Psalm 55:22
Come near to God and he will come near to you. – James 4:8
Worship that Pleases Our Lord
God is awesome and worship requires acts of surrender. However, when we look at how great God is, we shouldn’t lose sight of how much our praises please Him.
he crowns the humble with victory. – Psalm 149:4
The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. – Psalm 147:11
There are obviously far more biblical passages to refer to with more on this subject, and I will include more of these as I explore different topics of worship in future entries. However, I encourage everyone to do their own studies and find passages that further illustrates this message or offer a perspective of your own. Share these passages with the members of the worship team, through e-mails, the comments section below, or in person during rehearsals, before or after services, whenever you feel inspired. The Word of God can lift us up and prepare us for worship. Just as we pray for each other, we must also offer words of worship from our own experience and from the scriptures. I believe it is a great opportunity for us to grow as a team.
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