The Choice of Worship

[Rev. Sidnei]

Worship involves the intellectual process, but it is more than just the knowledge of God where people "worship [Him] in truth." Worship also stirs the emotions; yet it is more than passion or sensual expression. Worship comes from a person's choice, in which the individual surrenders his will to God; but it is more than a decision. True worship is moved by biblical facts to recreate the fundamental human experience of praise, adoration, and exultation of God. It is when the human cries out, "You are worthy" (Revelation 4:11 NLT, NKJV).

The measure of true worship is not about what worshippers do, because worship is measured by God's reception of the worshipper. If God does not come to receive a person's worship, then it is a sterile act. J. Oswald has said, "In the act of worship, God communicates His presence to His people."

Perimeters of Light--Elmer L. Towns & Ed Stetzer