Who Do You Worship?
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Henry Ward Beecher, the famous pulpit orator, once had to be absent and his brother was invited to speak for him. The church house was crowded, but when it became evident that the eloquent Henry Beecher was not going to appear, many started to leave. Beecher’s brother was not disturbed. He stood up before the murmuring crowd, called for silence and said, “All who came this morning to worship Henry W. Beecher may now leave. The rest will remain and worship God.”
What are we doing in our assemblies? Some, like the Athenians, come only to hear the preacher say something (Acts 17:20-21). Is it relevant? Is it positive? Are mental guidelines used in judging sermons? Some attend to judge the singing, the prayers, or the friendliness of the congregation. These go away with a host of criticisms.
Why do we gather for worship? Some are here to get it over with for a week; to get their tickets validated once more. But those who are here because they need strength in carrying their crosses know the value of worship. Worship has nothing to do with the song leader or the talent of the preacher. It has to do with you and your God.
Norman Easter
via Grand Blanc church of Christ
Grand Blanc, MI
That story is powerful because it reminds us that worship is not about the preacher or the people but about God alone. Jesus said in John 4:23-24 But the hour is coming and now is when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth for the Father is seeking such to worship Him God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth Worship is the highest honor we can give our Creator and it is meant to draw us closer to His presence not entertain us Psalm 95:6 says Oh come let us worship and bow down let us kneel before the Lord our Maker We are deeply encouraged by your words and we need your teachings and preachings here in India sir because many are hungry for the Word of God and true worship that glorifies Him As Paul wrote in Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard And how shall they hear without a preacher We pray God opens the way for your voice to be heard here so that souls may be saved.