The Activity of Worship

Scripture: Psalm 100

Song: Worthy Art Thou

There is no higher tribute that you can pay to God than that of your worship. We honor God in other ways. By serving our families. By dealing honestly in the marketplace. By being neighborly. However worship distinguishes itself from these other activities as an enterprise in which the sole purpose is to exalt God. The activity and the end are one and the same. There is no alternative end to worship. The sole concern of the worshiper is to glorify God. That consideration makes true worship a grave concern to the believer.

Worship is not wholly removed from the other activities of our lives. For instance no matter how grandiose the worship, if the life of the worshiper is ungodly, the sacrifices of praise he offers are spotted and unclean. It is also unlikely that a man who continues to live in sin will offer in worship anything more than empty promises of reforming tomorrow. God deserves better.

Worship properly conceived is the climax of a life that has cast itself upon the altar to God. It is an event in which man divorces himself from the mundane and devotes his thoughts and energy wholly to God’s praise. It’s hard work. It requires that you expend that which is dearest to you—yourself. For a moment come. Stand alone before God’s throne. Look at Him. Speak to Him. Sing to Him. Thank Him. Praise Him. Make a joyful shout.

Jason Moore