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One of the themes we see in 1 and 2 Chronicles is that of worship. What is the importance of worship? How do you worship God?
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Firstly, it is important for man to worship because of his own nature. Man is made to worship. If he does not worship the true God, he will somehow find other idols to worship.
Secondly, it is important to worship because God deserves it. He is Creator and Redeemer, and has done great things for us, mostly when we least deserve it. He is, by nature, all-powerful, all-knowing, always-present, and perfect in holiness, love and wisdom. All His attributes were worthy of worship.
Thirdly, worship is important for spiritual formation. During worship, we focus on God and create a space for God’s Spirit to interact with our spirit, by revealing truth, inspiring awe or rekindling hope. It is where we are inwardly transformed beyond gaining head knowledge.
Finally, worship unites the people of God to rally behind one God and to join hands to do His will. This we see especially at Solomon’s dedication ceremony of the temple, when all Israel worshipped God and renewed their covenant to serve God.
I worship God both personally and corporately. I worship Him in our daily “Quiet Time” when I sing praises to Him and study His word, which in turn leads me to worshipful contemplation. I worship God in church when we gather for Sunday worship, and weekly cell group and prayer meeting.
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The scripture says that God inhabits the praise of His people.
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Worship is all about our hearts and showing honor to the one who made us. If the posture of our hearts is humble and reverent, we can acknowledge our complete dependence on God. In 1 and 2 Chronicles, we are told about the different kings and the various ways they followed God and worshiped Him. Our worship demonstrates where our hearts lie and if we truly believe in the God we say we follow. I worship through singing, reading God’s Word, praying, being quiet in God’s presence, how I interact and loves others in my life, through my work and activities/hobbies that bring me joy, and how I serve those the Lord brings into my life.
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The worship as described was an acknowledgment that the Lord God is their Creator God who had brought them from slavery to the promised land of Canaan. The elaborate construction and description of the Temple serve on purpose – to indicate to the people the presence of the Lord amongst them. Hence the important role played by the priests and temple officials which the elaborate animal sacrifices, the various feast days, and other related temple activities.
In Christ, we worship God in spirit and in truth. Rejoicing that we are called to eternal life in Christ and called to follow after him, to bear his image to fellow believers, the church, and to the community around us. In worship, we praise him, read and meditate on scriptures and reflect in our daily lives, Christ is Lord of our lives.
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I personally feel that worship involves my whole person; my actions, my words, my Scripture reading, my prayer life, my fellowship with other God-fearing folks – the whole package is and should be one of walking with God. Not only on Sunday at the service, but continually. It is what God expects and demands of us – He is our Creator; with Him lies our destiny. The way we show lovingkindness to others; compassion; the place that God occupies in our daily routine. We worship Him in all these things and many more, or, failing that we will no doubt feel the wrath of God.