In the Old Testament books of history we learn much about worship from the kings, judges, and other servants of the Lord. Then in Psalms and Proverbs we are shown how to build relationship with God through song and righteousness. We are given expressions of praise that carry into our worship today. And then, . . . there are four hundred years of silence with no record of how God is moving among men.
But that silence is broken as God reveals Himself to Zechariah and later to Mary. And then, God put flesh on the spirit of His Son and came into our neighborhood revealing Himself in human form as a babe in the manger. And what was the response? Worship in the fields. Worship by three or more kings and WOW, worship from the multitudes across the heavens. Coming after that we would see the worship of fishermen, everyday folks, prostitutes, soldiers and ultimately the worship of the Son of God. Jesus Christ became the ultimate model for worship. He worshipped in the temple; He worshipped in song; He worshipped by serving - - and finally, He worshipped by giving of Himself - - submitting to death on a cross. By submitting to God's ultimate plan and His will, Jesus modeled for us perfect worship. We won't know perfect worship until we are in heaven, but for now Jesus provided the sacrifice for our sin changing worship for us forever! Hallelujah! What a Savior. Have a blessed Christmas as you worship Him! mjm
