074 – What Is at the Heart of True Worship?
074 – True worship is deeply spiritual
This week's episode takes you on a journey back to Jacob's well when Jesus is talking to a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well.
Imagine for a minute that you are there as one of Jesus's disciples and how you felt when you saw your Master talking to "that woman."
But when you found out what they were talking about, you realized that Jesus had just revealed a powerful truth: God is Spirit and must be worshiped in spirit and truth.
What is true worship?
Jesus was very specific in how he defined worship and that we must worship the Father. It's not about where you are or how you hold your hands, or a certain ritual. True worship is in the heart.
Jesus knew that we can go through the outward motions and say the right words, but it's what's going on inside our thinking that matters.
True worship changes us. It purifies us. It baptizes us in God's love. And it transforms the way we see and treat others.
How do you worship?
When you worship, is it a function of the human mind and intellect? Is it about how many Bible verses you know and can quote by memory? Is it about how elaborate your prayers are?
Hopefully not.
The best way to worship is not just with your human mind. Have you ever thought about worshiping God the way Jesus did? Paul says we have "the mind of Christ." Isn't it time to use it?
That means we can worship like Jesus
Since we have the mind of Christ, we can worship God the way he did. We can love the way Jesus did. And our lives will bear the fruit of the Spirit the way Jesus did.
Worshiping God means loving all God's children
When you know God as infinite Spirit, filling the universe with the divine presence, you will worship Him in spirit and in truth. And you will be able to help people in the same way Jesus did.
When the "Samaritan woman" of today comes to you, you will not run away or deem her unworthy of your attention. You will see the opportunity to help someone and share the love of Christ.
To study the Bible verses quoted in today's episode, check out the show notes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/074.
I would love to hear your thoughts about worshiping God.
Have a great week.
Blessings,
James
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
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