You’ve probably heard terms like worship songs, worship service, and worship leader. More often than not, these are associated with singing. But is worship merely a song? Does worship only happen when we lift our hands, dance, or engage in outward expressions seen in churches today?

It took time for me to truly grasp the depth of worship unto God, and that understanding is at the heart of Abundant Streams.

In my previous post, The Vision of Abundant Streams | Holiness (Pt. 1), I explored holiness as a preparation for worship. Today, I continue that message with a deeper look into worship itself.

Worship: A Connection, Not a Performance

Worship is not detachable—it is connective. You cannot worship God while being disconnected from Him. Your flesh is separated from God, but your spirit—once born again—connects with Him in covenant. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit” (John 3:6).

The flesh is self-seeking, prideful, and driven by its own desires. But true worship flows from the spirit, which seeks to glorify God with humility. “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).

Worship with Substance, Not Emptiness

Worship unto God is full of substance, according to His standard. Insincere worship—rooted in routine, emotions, or outward performance—will never be accepted by God. Consider two vessels:

• One emptied of the world and filled with the Spirit of God.
• Another broken and lacking substance, conformed to the world, with a mind that is not renewed in Christ.

Which vessel do you think will stand in His presence? The Word says, “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith” (Hebrews 10:22). True worship is not diluted; it is concentrated, pure, and of great value.

Worship That Costs Something

Think of the difference between a high-quality detergent like Tide—powerful in small amounts—versus a watered-down, lesser brand that runs out quickly. True worship is costly, requiring all of us, just as God gave all for us:

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

Love is a sacrifice—it comes at a price. Jesus Christ, who was innocent, paid the price for us who were guilty. Just as the Father withheld nothing when He gave His only begotten Son, we too must worship God with our all, withholding nothing from Him.

Outward acts—going to church every Sunday, participating in church activities, and even receiving honor from others—do not grant access to the King. “Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).

The grace we have received is not by works, but through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The Process of Entering God’s Presence

Worship brings us into God’s presence, but there is a process. You don’t just walk into the White House to meet the President simply because you want to—there are protocols. Likewise, you don’t enter into the presence of the King of Glory without preparation.

That preparation began at the cross, where Jesus Christ gave His life for us. Through His sacrifice, we are redeemed:

“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.” (Colossians 1:13)

Yet, to enter into deep worship, we must walk in holiness—not by striving in our own strength, but by yielding to Christ.

The Three Phases of Worship

1. The Preparation of Worship

Before coming into God’s presence, there is a call to holiness:

• “Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.” (John 15:3)
• “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)
• “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14)

Do you desire to see the Lord? Be holy as He is holy.

2. The Posture of Worship

Your heart’s condition matters in worship. Ask yourself:

• Is the King of Glory on my mind?
• Am I pursuing God with a heart after His own?

David rejoiced at the thought of worship:

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)

Worship requires humility, for God exalts the humble and resists the proud (James 4:6).

3. The Presentation of Worship

When we worship, we become living sacrifices:

“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:5)

And the greatest act of worship?

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1)

Holiness prepares us for worship, and worship brings us before the King. There, we find His grace, His favor, and His love.

This is where God delights in our songs, hears the love in our hearts, and receives our thanksgiving.

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” (Psalm 100:4)

The Call to True Worship

Understand this: it is by the grace of God that we are saved through faith in Jesus Christ—not of ourselves. The works of the flesh profit nothing. With our spirit, we serve God, and we worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Do you think God is seated on His throne longing for songs, choirs, or worship bands? The elders and angels already worship before Him (Revelation 4:8-11). What He requires from us is not a performance—but our whole hearts.

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matthew 22:37).

When you love God wholeheartedly, when your heart is near to Him, then He will hear your prayers, your petitions, your songs, and your love poured out before Him.

Worship: Simple, Yet Profound

Worship is not complicated, yet it is deeply transformative. It is more than music—it is a lifestyle, an offering, a connection to God Himself.

True worship is not about what we do outwardly, but about who we are inwardly—a people whose hearts are fully yielded to the King.

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1).

May we worship not in pretense, but in spirit and in truth—with substance, sincerity, and a heart fully given to Him.

Final Words

This message is for the body of Christ—those who have received Jesus and believed in His name. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, salvation is the first step before worship can become meaningful in your life.

As I walk in this journey, I have something special that I have not yet shared publicly—something dedicated unto the Lord. I am trusting God to guide me as I steward what He has entrusted to me. Something amazing is coming, God’s willing!

May the Lord grant you spiritual insight and a deeper knowledge of Him.

Blessings, family. Amen!

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