Worship as a Lifestyle

The world that we live in is not friendly to a lifestyle of worship. It challenges us to fear, to doubt God’s word, to take into our hands all that concerns us. Even while we attempt to worship the Lord, we are challenged by the world’s ways. Fear, intimidation, and doubting God are the Enemy’s… Read More »

It’s in the secret place of worship that a true picture of ones life is seen. One of the main reasons for man’s existence is to have fellowship and communion with God. (Luke 22:39-41) In John 4:21-24, Jesus states that the Father seeks true worshipers. He says nothing of the song we sing, but rather… Read More »

Earlier, we looked at Isaiah 6. This was a most amazing scene. Angels flying around crying “Holy, Holy, Holy” and the very presence of God was enough for the prophet to be overcome. God is Holy! Do we really understand what this means? Many have tried to describe God in ways that we can understand.… Read More »

The words “living” and “sacrifice” seem to be incompatible. “Living” indicates vitality and “sacrifice” indicates death or loss. The apostle Paul views them as complimentary in Romans 12:1. Earlier in Romans 6, Paul explains that a believer is dead to sin and the old nature. That believer then becomes alive to God. “Do not let… Read More »

The New Testament gives little instruction regarding the use of music in the life of a person and the church. Rather, biblical instruction centers on character development that results in a lifestyle of worship. The song is important but becomes secondary to the more important shape of an individual’s inner health. As an example, singing… Read More »