“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.”
Romans 12:1
Ask some to define the word “worship” and they reactively say: “singing”.
But to limit worship only to music or singing is to miss the multi-faceted dimension of true worship.
Part of the brilliance of a diamond is the ability to reflect light off of its many facets.
Worship, like a diamond, is multi-faceted.
It simply cannot be restricted to one “thing”.
Yes, worship is music and singing.
But worship is also (and especially) evident through our obedience.
Worship is seen through the sacrifices we offer.
Worship too, can be found in good works.
Jesus said that true worshippers would worship in Spirit and in truth.
He spoke this to a woman who tried to define worship based on where it took place.
Jesus pointed out to her that it was not a question of ‘geography’ or ritual.
It was more a question of obedience.
Some today still try to define worship with artificial boundaries.
They say that this ‘style’ of music is worship while that ‘style’ is not.
But to restrict worship to narrow definitions is to limit how we can
worship the God of all creation.
God is well pleased with that person of faith who recognizes that worship
is not simply singing a song or chorus but is instead a life of obedience
surrendered to Him moment-by-moment.
That is our reasonable service!
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