Worship

"Worship", according to Psalms 62 & 63 goes far beyond whether we should raise one hand or two or sing contemporary songs or stick to traditional hymns. That's all outward show, presentation, if you will, but all fluff, all vain, all empty unless true worship is taking place first.

True worship might not be what you expect. Look at how David worshiped God:

• By silently waiting. Wow. We could spend a little time on this one! Waiting implies trust - patience - faith. 'Silently' - the questions have ceased, we are at peace knowing God is in control.
• By not being 'greatly moved'. David wasn't shaken by the circumstances in his life, and he had plenty to be shaken over! On the run, his life threatened, betrayed by those closest to him - David was many things and certainly not perfect, but he knew God had a plan and purpose for him. He believed God would carry it out.
• By waiting for God alone. David wasn't relying on anyone else. His expectation - his hope - was in God, not other people, himself or material things or power. That's why he could wait silently - patient, enduring, believing - that's why he wasn't shaken by circumstances no matter how bad it got.
• By trusting God at all times. No matter what, David determined to look to God. He tells us to 'pour out your heart before Him'. Now that's trust.
• By listening to God. 'God has spoken once.' David knew who was in authority over him, no need to question or 'talk back'. God spoke. David listened.
• By trusting God's judgment. David knew God rendered 'to each one according to his work'. He had experienced God's mercy in his own life and he trusted God's judgment over his own.
• By seeking God early. It is so easy to look to ourselves or other people first, before we seek out God. David's words in Ps 63 declare his determination not to trust himself or others, 'O God, You are my God. Early will I seek You.'
• By thirsting for God. Jesus said that living water would flow out of the hearts of those who would believe in Him. David thirsted for what God had for him. God delights in pouring out Himself to us. That's worship.
• By longing for Him. David said nothing else would satisfy him except God, that he longed for Him as if in a dry and thirsty land with no water.
• By looking for God. David sought God out; he expected God to answer him and to show him His power and glory.
• By blessing the Lord. David praised God with his lips and harp with psalm and song and lifting his hands in praise .
• By being satisfied. David was content. His joy in the Lord was full and abundant. (Attitude is everything.)
• By meditating on His Word. For David, meditating was thinking on, studying, remembering all that God had done for him.
• By rejoicing in all God had done. David verbalized his joy. He testified about his great and wonderful God.
• By following God. Obedience brings blessing. 'Obedience is better than sacrifice'. Exercising and practicing our faith, living it out in our everyday lives, is worshipping God.

How are you worshipping God?

All for Him,

Missy