A Reflection On Worship

When I want to show true devotion to God

The greatest pleasure of the Christian life is worship. We approach it at first as an obligation. We’re fairly self-focused, and it’s hard to turn our hearts toward God. But if we do, in spirit and in truth (i.e., with zealous inspiration and according to who God really is), we find inexpressible delights.

Jesus would have us ask not which requirements we are to fulfill, but what more of ourselves we can offer Him. When we look for our required obligation, we do not worship in spirit, because the Spirit of God would not inspire us to fulfill quotas of devotion. And we do not worship in truth, because we underestimate God’s worth. He is worth all we can give, and more.

Blessed is the worshiper who can truthfully—and with pleasure—say to the Lord: “What can I do for You? You name it, it’s Yours. Whatever I can offer You, please let me.” This is the kind of worshiper the Father seeks.

The time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.

John 4:23