True worship extends far beyond Sunday services and singing songs – it’s about living our entire lives focused on God. Understanding worship in this broader context helps us maintain proper perspective and live effectively in the tension between God’s kingdom now and its future fulfillment.
What Does it Mean that Worship Anchors Us in an Unshakable Kingdom?
Even when the world around us feels chaotic and unstable, we belong to God’s unshakable kingdom. As Hebrews 12 reminds us, we have already come to the heavenly Jerusalem and joined the eternal worship of God. When life feels shaky, we need to press into worship to regain our center in God.
How Does Worship Welcome God’s Rule and Reign?
The Lord’s Prayer begins with worship – “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” This posture of worship establishes God’s presence and authority in our lives. From this place of nearness to God, we see healing, restoration and salvation flow.
What Role Does Kindness Play in Worship?
In an increasingly unkind world, showing kindness becomes an act of worship. Rather than responding to rudeness or offense with anger, we’re called to bless others as an expression of God’s presence. This takes intentional choice and spiritual maturity.
How Does Worship Shape Our Mission?
As a “royal priesthood,” we’re chosen to declare God’s praises in the world. Worship transforms us into living sacrifices and helps us see things from an eternal perspective. We carry God’s presence wherever we go through prayer, testimony, and acts of kindness.
What is Our Ultimate Hope in Worship?
Revelation 21 describes our future hope – God dwelling fully with His people, wiping away every tear, making all things new. Parts of this future reality break into our present through worship. This secure hope allows us to walk confidently with God now.
Life Application
This week, challenge yourself to view your entire life as an act of worship:
How can you offer your daily work as worship to God?
In what ways do you need to anchor yourself in God’s unshakable kingdom when life feels unstable?
Where can you show intentional kindness as an act of worship, especially in difficult situations?
What would it look like to live more fully as part of God’s royal priesthood in your specific context?
Remember: You are not just a consumer of worship but a proclaimer of God’s glory. Every decision, relationship and action can be an offering of worship to God.
This series may be taken as a course offered by the Online Bible Institute. For more information check out the Keys Vineyard Ministries Courses page.
Steve Lawes is a Church Consultant and also provides coaching for pastors, churches, ministries and church planters.
