The Act and Art of Worship 2 - Minister Motara (Excerpts from W4)
Just
like this video, we heard them singing something else, and
meaning something else and still flowing with the emotions. Like,
saying "I EXALT THEE" and meaning "I EXALT ME"
As
a worshiper/minister, Worshiping God in Spirit and in truth means that
I have to seek out God's heart. I need to know what He is saying, what
He wants to do in and through me. I need to be broken so I can deliver
His total counsel. I can't continue to live in sin. I can't go contrary to
His own guidelines. I need to stay constantly in the place of His presence.
Above all, I need to carry His presence everywhere I go because, Hey, I
cant take anyone to somewhere I have never been!
On
the other hand, as an ARTIST, or say, "Worship Artist", my priority is
to be skillful. I need to apply my skill generously. At the end of each
performance, my works must be appreciated. I want to entertain, be my
best. I want to flow with the emotions. I want to focus on my package,
my brand, everything that just would portray me as beautiful, great,
awesome. I want to focus on MY song, NY voice, MY audience, MY pedigree,
MY personality, MY market, blah, bluh, blah
I
will NEVER underestimate the place of Skill, because of course, God
deserves our very best. He is a God of Excellence. He Himself gives us
skills, talents , abilities and all that have.
However,
we need to be sure to strike the right balance. None of this should
ever take the place of worshiping in Spirit and in truth, because by
God's standard, that is who a worshiper is. Not the best singer, not
the best soloist, not the best soprano, not the best alto or tenor, but
the best of the best who would ultimately give Him the best with a
broken and contrite heart. The one who would give Him His place,
acknowledge Him, glorify HIM and HIM ALONE.
Needless
to say is the fact that, as humans, we could easily slip into the art
and dwell there, especially when the accolades are pouring in, and be
like, oh my God..."Nobody hits them notes like I do". And then, we
begin to take His glory. And then we can wake up from the bed of
adultery, or steal, or tell lies or not just bother to RELY ON GRACE
anymore because, "Once I show, I will scatter the place". Hmmm, that's
dangerous.
That's
why some worship and there is healing, deliverance, words of prophecy,
chains are broken, signs and wonders take place. However, some worship
and all we can take a way is, "wow, what a singer/dancer/entertainer and
everyone leaves empty. You know why? God will not share His glory with anyone...not even the best singers.
Today,
I encourage us to be steadfast, continually rely on His Grace at every
point in time. Let's strike the right balance, give God His place.
Worship Him in Spirit. Worship in Truth. Trust me, The ANOINTING will always make the difference.
Finally,
I love the way The Message translation expresses John 4:23-24. It says
"It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your
worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That’s the kind
of people the Father is out looking for: those who are simply and
honestly themselves before him in their worship. God is sheer being
itself—Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being,
their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.”
I
guess that says it all. Do not let us get it twisted friends! God is
not mocked. You can deceive us with the ART, but God will only acknowledge
the true ACT OF WORSHIP.
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