Illumined Worship

While we don’t worship simply so that we can be close to God, it is true that in worship we draw near to Him. Stop and think of some of the things that have been illumined to you in worship. His love for us is illumined. Sometimes our sin and need of forgiveness. That we are being healed by the Holy Spirit. Our need for community is found. This all makes sense, really. Because, if we worship in spirit and truth, then the it makes sense that when we come before God to worship Him, we would also find ourselves in the presence of truth. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth; and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me” -John 14:6 (NASB) Therein lies the blessing of worship. Though we worship God, first, because He is God, and because of what He has done for us, in that act we come into the presence of Christ. This is why often people will figure out how to handle problems in their lives when they worship. It is why people who are despairing will see hope…life. When people have questions, they will often walk away from worship feeling like they have answers, even if its only a feeling that everything will be okay. Ultimately, in all these things we find the Father. Ultimately, in worship we are reminded of who we really are in light of the Father.