WORSHIP WITH KNOWLEDGE
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 (John 4:23).
When you really know Jesus, your worship or praise to Him becomes meaningful. It wouldn’t just be because the song is melodious; rather, it’ll effuse profusely from the deep recesses of your heart, in true fellowship and knowledge of His greatness and loving-kindness. There may not be any instrumental music or melody while you’re worshipping, but your heart will be so enraptured and entwined with Him, with outbursts of spirit songs in spiritual melody.
Remember, people, praise, worship, and pray in all religions. The question is, who is the object of their worship? Who are they praying to? What are they saying to Him? And what might be His response, if
any? Your worship or praise has to come from a place of knowledge of the Word. The Word says, “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense, and the lifting up of my hands be as the evening sacrifice (Psalm 141:2). Also, in 1 Timothy 2:8, the Bible tells us, “I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
As you lift your hands in worship or prayer, you’re offering to Him a sacrifice of sweet-smelling savour. Go ahead and practise this now. Worship the Father from your spirit and according to His Word, with your hands lifted up.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I worship you according to your Word, and sing praises to you from my spirit. May your Name be glorified, praised, and adored in my life and in all the earth. I lift my hands to you right now, in
holiness and fellowship of the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Hebrews 13:15 AMPC; 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 1:57-80 & Deuteronomy 8-10
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 23:23-39 & Exodus 26
