September 9, 2019
Today’s Promise
I Am a True Worshipper
John 4:24
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
While speaking with the woman at the well, Jesus said that where you worship God doesn’t matter.
You can worship on the mountain, or in the church building, or wherever you. What does matter is the attitude of your heart?
So many Christians get caught up in the formality and tradition of worship. They think worship has to happen at a certain time or a certain place. They think you can worship in a certain way or only with a certain style of worship. They see the church building as the only true place you can worship God.
Jesus changed everything with this conversation.
Jesus broke through traditions and religion. Jesus said, there are only two requirements for worship. God-honoring worship must be done in spirit and truth.
What does it mean to worship God in spirit and truth?
God is Spirit.
True worship begins in your heart. Worship isn’t about music or singing. True worship is expressing your love and gratitude to God.
Worshipping in truth has two aspects.
Worshipping in truth means you come to God in the way He requires.
Some people think as long as you are sincere, God will hear you. God says you only come to Him through Jesus Christ. Our worship must always line up with God’s Word.
The other second aspect of worshipping in truth is related to your heart. You must worship the Lord with a truthful heart. A person can sing worship songs all day long, but if their heart isn’t turned to God, they’re wasting their time. Worship without honesty is no worship at all.
Worshipping in spirit and truth is worshipping God through the name of Jesus with a heart that is open and honest before God.
Look at that promise once again.
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. – John 4:24
Make this confession.
I can worship God wherever I am.
I worship the Lord through the name of Jesus.
When I worship, my heart reaches out to God.
God accepts my worship when I worship Him with an honest and sincere heart.
In Jesus Christ,
Amen
As followers of Christ, we know that when we come to God in prayer or worship, we must come in spirit and truth.
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