“Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth..” John 4:22-24
The Samaritan woman whom Jesus had just met began to debate with Him about which mountain they should worship on. Jesus responded that worship doesn’t have anything to do with a place; it’s about how you worship. It has to do with what’s inside you. It has to do with the heart of worship—it must be in spirit and in truth.
God is not looking for Holy Worship; He is looking for Holy Worshipers; as stated, Calvary would make possible an entirely different type of worship, which did not require ceremonies or rituals, etc. IT’S A MATTER OF THE HEART, because, man worships the Lord through and by his personal spirit, which is moved upon by the Holy Spirit, otherwise it is not worship which God will accept.
That debate is not unlike what we sometimes hear today. Should we sing this way or that way, clap or not, lift our hands or not? Should we use a band like we are at a concert? Or, should we sit in silent reflection? Do we really think that God prefers one over the other? I think what He said to Samuel still rings true today: “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7) That is Only God knows the heart of man. Regardless of the style or quality of the music, regardless of the enthusiasm, regardless of the appearance, you might not have God’s presence. It’s only when you have the heart of worship that you have the privilege of being in His presence.
God is a Spirit Being, seeking those who will worship Him in spirit and in truth. Because, true worship is of man’s heart.
LET’S PRAY.
Dear Heavenly Father, watch over us, guard us and guide us. Let Your goodness and Your mercy follow us. Let Your grace shower down upon us and Your mercy saturate every area of our lives. Allow us to walk today with the attitude of praise, knowing that no matter what we go through, no matter what we’re facing, no matter where we’ve been, You deserve all the glory. You are the King of kings and the Lord of lords, and we magnify You in Jesus’ glorious name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
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