The Spiritual Fitness ManualChikamu

Worship

Worship is the act of giving homage and thanks to God. It is glorifying Him for who He is and for what He has done for us. It is voluntary and places us in our rightful position before God. The Bible is quite clear on how to do it and it is filled with scenes of worship from the time of the Patriarchs all the way through to the Book of Revelation, where we see the multitudes worshipping God in Heaven. The Book of Psalms is dedicated to the activity of worship. The psalms were written as songs to be sung in the Temple.

1. WHY DO WE WORSHIP?

• It is commanded: Worship is an integral part of our relationship to God. It is hard for some of us to wrap our heads around this because of our democratic culture. His universe is a monarchy. God is the King and monarch of the Universe, and as the Sovereign Ruler, He deserves such praise. Once we accept this and participate in it we find joy, purpose and peace. Worship helps us to find meaning in our lives in relationship to eternity. 

2. WHEN DO WE WORSHIP?

• In good times: Giving thanks to God for what He has done for us helps us to recognize and remember how much God loves us. It also helps us to respond when things look bleak and we enter a period of great difficulty. 

• In difficult times: Praising God in rough times is tough but it is the acknowledgement and choice that God is in control and that the circumstances are not going to beat us. 

3. HOW DO WE WORSHIP GOD?

• Worship is singing to God.

• It is done in the form of praise.

• We worship Together with others.

• We worship with a heart of humility.

4. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WORSHIP?

• Worship builds spiritual strength.

• Worship helps you stay humble before God.

• Worship helps you to remember God’s goodness in your life.