Worship, Part 2

A few days ago I shared some thoughts concerning our need to approach the opportunity of worship in the correct manner.  I am afraid that so many times we approach God in such a flippant manner that we fail to comprehend the serious nature of being in the presence of the True and Living God.  You can tell this through some of our actions and even reactions as we gather to worship in the house of God.  I am not desiring to be difficult through expressing my views or concerns through this blog but I am concerned about each of us understanding the awesome opportunity that we enjoy as we prepare our hearts to worship God.

I believe that true and sincere worship cause us to humble our hearts in the presence of God.  We live in a world of pride and self-inflated egos.  These type of attitudes are presented in the media through entertainers, sports stars, politicians, as well as other aspects of society.  I am not wanting to list these people as the only source of haughtiness or high-mindedness.  We have seen the same "worldly" attitude makes it way into the church through musicians, singers, and even the ministers of the Gospel.  Yes, even the church has to battle the disease of arrogance and pride.  But true worship allows us to recognize our weaknesses and also recognize the strengths of God.  We are able to understand our humanity and stand in awe of the Deity of God.  Humility allows us to focus on our desperate need for a Savior, Healer, Provider, Protector, Shepherd, etc. that has great concern for our spiritual, physical, emotional, and financial well being.  Humility allows us to understand that God has love for us that is able to see beyond our faults and recognize our needs.  Humility allows us to recognize, understand, and accept the fact that Christ willingly offered His life on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins.  Humility allows us to understand that Christ is prepared to forgive us of the sins that we have committed if we are willing to come before Him in faithful repentance.  Let us approach God in humility and thankfulness the next time we participate in worship whether it is a time of private worship or an opportunity of public worship.