Worship Belongs Solely to God!

Worship of God is the highest expression of relationship mankind is capable of. No earthly experience is more euphoric, more intimate and more fulfilling than the act of worshiping God. In worshiping God, we draw attention to and revel in His perfect, holy awesome Person. In view of His infinite greatness and everlasting love toward us, our only right response is one of humility, brokenness, neediness and overwhelming gratitude—all expressions of worship.

A mere glimpse of God’s great love for us buckles our knees before Him in profound thanksgiving and praise! Before His glory, we are stripped of all pretense and worthiness. He sees right through us and knows our secret thoughts and passions. We are laid bare—naked and exposed before him. Yet, God’s infinite joy and peace overcome our fear of exposure, and we find safety and acceptance in His presence. With Him we enjoy relief and release from all guilt and shame.

Worship represents that profound element that is both unique and fundamental to a relationship between a human being and God. In no other earthly relationships is worship a proper response for people. Worship belongs solely to God.

Rightly understood, worship is not an isolated event, but a lifestyle. When we find both our routine and ultimate satisfactions met in Him, we experience joy and enjoyment beyond compare. Drawing near to Him in worship, we invite Him to expose and purify us from all that is contrary to His nature. In His presence, we cannot remain unchanged! True worship of God will make us more Christlike.

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:1-2 NLT)

©2009 Rob Fischer