What is the absolute right way to worship God? Should we take our shoes off, like Moses was commanded to do because where God is, it is holy ground? Am I supposed to bow down or kneel as many of the patriarchs did when they encountered an angel of God? Maybe stand and raise my hands? As you may already know, there is no right answer. As I discussed in previous posts, worship has many forms, though we are to worship with our whole heart in reverence. King David said in Psalm 95:6-8a the following.
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! 7For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts. –Psalm 95:6-8a
When we worship, our focus must be on God, who is our maker. If kneeling or bowing down helps you focus on Him and His mighty power, then do that. Kneeling signifies humility and submission. When people came before kings or rulers, they would often kneel or bow out of reverence for their position.
I find the last phrase of this verse interesting: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” Is your heart hard? A hard heart can not be molded or changed because it is a prideful heart. For example, when I took a pottery course, I learned that when clay is exposed to the outside world, it becomes hard. But clay that is kept wet and covered stays malleable and useful for whatever the potter wants. When God speaks to us, either directly, through His word, or another person, and we don’t listen and obey, we will become hard. But when we listen and obey Him, we can be molded into His image and changed to bring Him glory. A humble person is obedient when they hear His voice?
As you worship God this week, pay attention to what God says you should do. Don’t say that it is great for someone else; I am good the way I am, that unhealthy belief reveals a hard heart. A soft heart asks God, how can I do better? What unhealthy beliefs or attitudes do I need to put off to do what He expects of me?
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WEEK 17 – April 23 -April 29
April 23-Day 113—Worship God’s glory, strength, and splendor of holiness.
Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. –Psalm 29:1-2
Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth! –Psalm 96:9
April 24-Day 114—Worship God at His footstool and exalt Him because He is holy.
Exalt the LORD our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he! –Psalm 99:5
Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the LORD our God is holy! –Psalm 99:9
April 25-Day 115—Worship God and glorify His name for His righteous acts.
Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” –Revelations 15:4
April 26-Day 116—Worship God who made heaven and earth and everything in between.
And he [angel] said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.” –Revelations 14:7
April 27-Day 117—Worship God’s ability to turn sorrow into joy.
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever! – Psalm 30:11-12
April 28-Day 118—Worship God’s glorious name and deeds.
Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! 3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. –Psalm 66: 1-3
April 29-Day 119—Worship God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! –Psalm 115:11
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All verses are from the English Standard Bible. To review the previous weeks, go to the 365 Days of Worship Page. This material is copyright protected.
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