Did you know that meeting with God in worship is our Lord’s desire? The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords knows your name and wants to meet with you in worship! Wow, that is amazing. Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.[1] How does knowing this make you feel?
The Wise Men Worshiped Jesus
The wise men had been following the star on a long journey of several weeks that would lead them to the newborn King of the Jews. But the good news is their journey was worth it! Whatever hardship they endured became joy as they met Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. Matthew 2:11 They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. [2]
Worshiping Jesus is Transforming
Worshiping Jesus is the top priority of faithful churches. Why? Lives are transformed when Jesus is lifted up, and the Holy Spirit is free to work through preaching and worship. Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then, you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. [3]
During worship, we proclaim the Good News of Jesus. We proclaim that He died on the cross for our sins and rose on the third day. The church will proclaim this in worship until He comes again, even when the persecuted church gathers and worships. Sometimes, they must sing hymns silently, but worship still has great power.
Worship Begins With and Builds Our Faith
Praising Jesus and giving Him thanks in worship helps us to give thanks for what He has done. Nothing will change our attitudes, relationships, or response to circumstances like thanksgiving. Gratitude is when you respond in humility for all you have received, for all that Jesus has already done and will do. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. [4]
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[1-4] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation . Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.