Sacrifice of Worship

Texts: Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 95; Exodus 20:1-7.

People do make a mistake thinking that worship is about the time of praise in the worship, singing slow songs of worship. But the scripture painted a different picture for us all. It is the only reason for our livelihood. It is offering our whole self as a living sacrifice unto Him. Worship is not only in the church, but at all times of our life. Jesus said it is in spirit and in truth. Abraham offered his only son in worship to God – this marks the first mention of the word in scripture (Genesis 22:5). Isaiah 29:13 declares that the people of Israel worshiped God only with their lips while their heart was far away. A heartfelt worship of total submission unto His will is what the Lord requires of us. God does not accept sacrifices of worship for unrepentant sinners (Psalm 66:18). A clean hand and pure heart is required to worship (Psalm 24:3-4).