We Have A Winner

 

This is the 3rd post in a 3-part series which dives into the deep end regarding the attitude of worship using inspiration from Luke 7:36-50 as the foundation for the series.

 

 

3-Part Series

 

 

 

 

 

Message 1:

 

  

Message 2:

 

 

John 20:10-18 

WORSHIP -

The act of showing respect and love for a god; especially by praying with other people who believe in the same god.  The act of worshipping God or a god.

Also - excessive admiration for someone



 

 

In this series, we have defined worship using 2 verses as a guide for that definition.

As defined by Jesus:

 John 4:23-24

As defined by Paul:
Romans 12:1

We have also considered the "cost" of true intimate worship which is us as we die to ourselves and surrender to God's Spirit and leading as the Lord of our lives.

Now, it is time to take time to ponder the incredible, blessed and oh hallelujah, glorious prize which belongs to those who, for real, experience that sweet place of true intimate worship:  The presence of our almighty Creator, God Himself our lives. 
 

Can I just tell ya something?  Too many people are missing out on the prize of an intimacy with God because they are not willing to get out of the way!  God absolutely longs for a close, personal relationship with His children!

God absolutely wants us each to know the power of His Glory in new and refreshing ways which we have never known before.  In His ultimate ministry of restoration and blessing the nations, He absolutely WANTS to be manifested in our lives.  AND oh hallelujah, He wants to do that in such a way as to then use us to restore others as He works in and through us via the indwelling of His Holy Spirit!
  

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We Have A Winner!

 

 



What is the Cost?

 

This is the 2nd post in a 3-part series which dives into the deep end regarding the attitude of worship using inspiration from Luke 7:36-50 as the foundation for the series.

 

 

3-Part Series

 

 

 

 

 

Message 1:

 

  

Message 3:

 

 

 Exodus 19 & 20

 

WORSHIP -

The act of showing respect and love for a god; especially by praying with other people who believe in the same god.  The act of worshipping God or a god.

Also - excessive admiration for someone



 

You can say and do all kinds of things which may look like worship.  You can do those things we call worship in places where worship may sometimes happen.  But things, in fact, are not actually worship unless they are done in spirit and in truth.  And that is what God is looking for according to Jesus himself:

 

John 4:23-24

True worship flows naturally from a heart which has reverence and awe for who God is and which is humble, open and honest, and which has a deep love for God.  True worship flows naturally from a heart which is seeking:

 

Not the gifts but the Giver

Not to receive but to give

 

We see in chapter 19 of Exodus where the Israelites had THE opportunity at the foot of Mt. Sinai to become a nation of priests as was presented in God's plan for them.  They were given an opportunity to draw near to the Creator in an intimate worship.  They were given instructions to consecrate themselves and to prepare to be in the presence of God almighty.

 

But when this pivotal point in their history presented itself, they chose instead to tremble with fear and to stand at a distance.  They were called to be a Kingdom of Priests but counted the cost and decided they were not buying.  They chose instead to send Moses as their representative.

 

Can I just tell ya something?   The Israelites were satisfied to "worship" God at a distance.  They were afraid of a true and intimate worship of their Creator. 

 

What is the Cost?

Romans 12:1

 

It is us!  Ourselves.  God wants us!

 

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What is the Cost?