"The Word became flesh". . . and we worship Him! A. W. Tozer, 20th century Pastor and Theologian once said, "The whole import and substance of the Bible teaches us that the God who does not need any thing nevertheless desires the adoration and worship of His created children." We have passed through a time in our own lives where there has been a lot of talk about the "battle for the Bible" or talk of the Word being supreme, etc. I have no argument with any of that as long as we don't begin to perceive that the Word of God is strictly a rule book and guide for life only. Is it those things? Of course, but we must never forget that the Word of God is living, breathing, . . . God of the universe speaking truth to our hearts every time we pick it up. It isn't just a book. It is the Word of God speaking directly to us. And, as our Pastor showed us today, it is trustworthy.
Now, I have actually heard some say, "Well, the Bible really doesn't say all that much about worship." Are you kidding, it is all about worship. As Tozer said, the whole import and substance of the Bible is instructive and inspiring us to worship Him. As we are called to worship Him we see the following in His Word:
We find the person of God revealed, the presence of God revealed, the power of God revealed, the plan of God revealed and the purpose of God revealed illustrating to us that man's main, single purpose is to glorify God. Our chief end is His glory! He speaks it so in His Word to us. We don't just worship a book, we worship the Living Word. "Letting the Word of Christ dwell in you richly . . . ". May we ever have a listening ear as the Spirit of God leads us through scripture, breathing out God's truth, enriching and changing our lives for His glory. Knowing Him through His Word to us is foundational to our worship. "Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy Name." mjm
