We try to say it in so many different ways. Worship is about Him!! Too many times we live our lives, and we even worship, as practical atheists. In other words...as if He doesn't exist. One author many years ago wrote an entire book on practicing the presence of God. You see, if we live in the light of the fact that He is present always in practice, it will change our lives and our worship.
And, if we practice His presence, we can not help but have the practice of praise as a constant in our lives and worship. John Piper has said, "The fuel of worship is a true vision of the greatness of God; the fire that makes the fuel burn white-hot is the quickening of the Holy Spirit; the furnace made alive and warm by the flame of truth is our renewed spirit; the resulting heat of our affections is powerful worship."
I once heard of a worship leader who began a worship service by saying:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I want to introduce the honored guest of this worship service,* He is the One who created all things by the power of His Word. He was, and is, and is to come.
* He was totally God, and yet became man so that we might become as He is.
* He died, and was buried, and yet rose from the grave and lives forever.
* He is a strong warrior, mighty in battle. When He disarmed His enemies, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through his cross.
* He demonstrated His great love for us in that while we were yet sinners, He died for us.
HE IS THE LAMB OF GOD.
HE IS THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD.
HE IS THE GREAT I AM.
HE IS THE MESSIAH,
THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH,
JESUS CHRIST - OUR LORD!
Hallelujah folks, worship is not about me or you. It is about Him! May we practice His presence and praise in our lives and in our private and public worship. mjm
