Sunday, December 13, 2015

WORSHIP













There was an extraordinary sense of God's presence at Journey Church // Kenosha campus services this weekend.  Powerful.


People came to faith in Christ.
There was intensity in the singing.
Joy permeated the lobby before and after.

All signs of God's presence infiltrating the place.

One of our strengths down thru the years has been how God has blessed us with amazing singing and music -- part of our worship to God.  There have been many moments where we stood in awe and knew God was walking up and down the aisles while we were singing.  Today was one of those days.

Even though God doesn't particularly need our worship, He's seeking worshipers nonetheless.  He deserves to be honored by His creation.  Worship is the time we forget about us and focus on Him.  It pulls our affections off our own idols and puts them on God.

The motivation isn't for you and me to have a 'great experience.'  I'm sorry, but it isn't.  It's to honor and please God.  It's to remember how good, how big, how powerful, how loving, how holy He is.  Understanding this is exactly the antidote to present day 'worship wars,' hymns vs. choruses, and on and on.  Worship is not about self-gratification; it is about blessing God.

It's the key to God's presence.  It's what brings intimacy with Him.  We become like what we worship.

What we experienced today at Journey Church // Kenosha wasn't just about singing songs or enjoying a good feeling.  It was about seeing God for who He truly is - and then giving Him what He's truly worth - the very best of our time, our talent, our thoughts, our words, our deeds.

This is why we gather.  This is why we worship.

We are grateful for the leaders God has given us who lead so skillfully with such great heart and passion.

And be blessed.

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