What is worship?

“O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.” Psalm 95:6(KJV)


Worship can be defined as the heartfelt expression of honour, value or respect to God in word, song or deed. Worship is also the outward expression of heartfelt honour towards God in a way and manner that is consistent with the Word of God.

Many years ago, John Calvin said that God disapproves of all modes of worship not expressly sanctioned by His Word. John Stott said that all worship is an intelligent and living response to the revelation of God. Mark Arthur said that true worship merges heart and mind in a response to pure adoration. He also said that genuine worship is a response to divine truth.  This means that whenever I do what the Word says, I am worshipping.

Worship is a lifestyle. Therefore everyday of your life is an opportunity for you to show your heartfelt expression of honour, value or respect to God in word, song and deed. This is why the Bible says in Clossians 1:17, “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” This means that all that you do including your talking and your actions should manifest Christ and glorify God because you are the body of Christ.

INSTRUCTION
Sing songs of worship, praise and thanksgiving to the Father, and glorify His Name.

For further study read: 
Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 34:3, Psalm 107:8,
Psalm 148:11-13, Psalm 150:6.

DOING THE WORD
Maintain an attitude of thanksgiving throughout your day especially in your words and actions.