Worship

I was just helping Phil Maxwell, our Youth Band Leader, prepare a message on worship for our High School ministry and came across this thought which I thought was great:



St. Francis of Assisi once said: “Preach the Gospel at all times; if necessary, use words”.

Evangelism is a lifestyle: it’s not a class, it’s not a program, it is not a chore or a hassle. It is an absolute discipline of devotion and love that comes from a heartfelt response to the Good News of Jesus Christ. It’s a “given” for one who has been redeemed from the pit of hell. It may take many forms, but evangelism is a most natural response for the believer to tell others about what Christ has done in your life!


This idea can be extended to illustrate a very relevant principle in terms of worship:
“Worship at all times; if necessary, use music”.

Worship is not a programmme!

Worship is not a plan or a performance.

Worship is not a given set or style of music! Worship is a heart-felt response to a Saviour who has healed, delivered and forgiven us!