“Christians worship is the most momentous, the most urgent,
the most glorious action that can take place in a human life.”
Karl Barth
These words from an old theologian represent an extremely high view of worship. It is rightfully so. I am not sure there are enough adjectives to cover the prominence of worship. I like the more poetic words of an unknown writer: To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; to seek Him is the greatest of all adventures; to find Him is the greatest of all achievements.
Our February teaching series will be built around the greater theme of worship. My desire is to lead us to reflect on Who we worship, how we worship and why we worship. This Sunday we will begin the series by looking at the great passage found in Isaiah 6.
At JIBC, we try to keep focused on the purpose of God. He is working to reach, redeem and restore a lost and broken world. We are in the business of joining Him. The way we do that is driven by the purpose of God: to reach people for His family; help them mature to become more and more like Jesus; helping them discover their passion and gifts building up the church body; equipping them to go into the community and world to join God’s work to reach, redeem and restore a lost and broken world; and to magnify and worship His Holy Name. This month, we will focus on the purpose of worshipping and magnifying His Name.
As you read the Bible this month, look for ways the Bible speaks to the invitation to worship. How does the Bible record people of faith worshipping? What motivates them to worship or what hinders them from worship? Read Isaiah 6 and meditate on Isaiah’s worship experience in the Temple. What can you learn from his story?
I agree with Mr. Barth: Worship is the most momentous, the most urgent, the most glorious action that can take place in our lives. Let’s make it all about Him.
See you Sunday, good Lord willing.
Pastor Tom
