God never ceases to amaze me. This week I've been reminded how authentic worship can be expressed even in the simplest of settings. I have pondered the question, "What's left in my expressions of worship when you strip away sound systems, instruments, hymnals, powerpoint, and even tune, rhythm, and melody?"
If, when the music is stripped away we cease to worship, then I suppose we've not really been worshiping the Savior only the music itself. The mechanics of worship must never overshadow the Savior Himself. The mechanics have a place and purpose, however they are never the most important thing, nor should they be the object of our worship. The rightful place of the Savior is the Supreme Person and focus of our worship.
As I mentioned in my last post, I've enjoyed the privilege of leading worship this week for a junior high youth group on their summer retreat here is Panama City Beach, Florida. I believe the camp was a great success in that Jesus was lifted up and many lives were changed. I know three students gave their lives to Christ for the first time.
Thank you for praying for the students and adults. We are driving home right now and should be back in Birmingham this evening.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Simplicity and The Wonder of Worship
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I truly believe that song is the language of the soul. We can say things in song that we never seem to be able to find the words for in conversation with others or with God.
"The rightful place of the Savior is the Supreme Person and focus of our worship". So true, but so many times we allow our focus to be on something or someone else. It is time to get serious about our worship of God. I find myself in worship crying out to Him, "You are worthy of so much more! You are worthy of so much more!"
Thank you for your leadership in worship.
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