Everyone Worships

"Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory." Is. 6:3

This morning as I drove into work, all of creation shouted of God's faithfulness. Our first snow danced before my eyes in response to it's Creator; swirling, dipping, leaping and worshiping my God. The whole earth is full of Papa's glory. Everything and everyone everywhere worships. It is in our DNA. Creation worships without a second thought. Creation responds to God in merely living out each day. Cardinals dot the snow covered evergreens with brilliant red. The sea continues its rhythm lapping up on the shore. Mountains stand in majesty reaching to the sky in worship of the Almighty Creator.

Everywhere people are worshiping. You are a worshiper. All day long, sun up to sun down you are worshiping. You may find that hard to believe but it is true. Because God put worship in your DNA, you cannot help but worship. You can't stop it. Hear me loud and clear, you are worshiping something. It may or may not be God. It may be yourself, your possessions, your abilities or another relationship.

Today's generations are some of the most expressive people around. Watch any televised sport. People paint their bodies, make signs, raise their hands, clap and scream as they watch their favorite athletes on the field. Go to any concert and you will see thousands of people clapping, singing along without thought of their ability to carry a tune (perhaps due in part to their favorite beverage of choice), raising their cell phones and reaching out for a touch from their favorite artist. Even some will cry in adoration for the star that they love. The crazy thing is this is how scripture describes worship. (Yes, even Paul calls us to be drunk in the Spirit.. More on this at another time)

Today our lives reflect what we value the most; what is central in our lives and lies in the depth of our being. Let's be ruthlessly honest for a moment. What do you value? Our standard answer is usually family, jobs, health, and if we are Christians we will say Christ. However, let's take a deeper look. Take a meditative journey, following the trail of your time, affection, energy, money and loyalty. Go ahead, look deeply. Follow the trail. At the end of this trail is a throne. On that throne is what you worship...honestly worship... not what you give lip service to. The trail never lies. Sobering, huh.

Seriously, take time with this journey. Wise men followed a trail that led to the King of Kings. Their knees buckled under them as they gave their possessions and adoration to the Prince of Peace. Shepherds after hearing the Good News from the heavenly hosts, sought the Savior. The course of their trail was forever changed and they praised God for the rest of their days telling everyone. They encountered the Hope of the world. The richest (wise men) and the poorest (shepherds) set out searching and found the treasure of their souls. His name was Jesus, God with us.

Friend, please, now... this very moment... pray with me.

Lord, I confess that more times than not, I have placed other things and relationships on the throne of my life. I have searched for peace, believing that the world could give it to me through possessions, power and pleasure. Nothing has filled me. Please forgive me. I receive you Jesus into my life as the only one who can save me and as the only one who can give me the joy and peace my soul is desperately craving. I need you and want you. I submit to you, believing you have my best interest at heart. Thank you for coming to earth. Thank you for saving me from my sin. And thank you in advance that you will come again someday and will receive me, taking me home to live with you forever.

You were created to worship God in all His glory. Now go! Worship Him.

(For more great teaching on worship, pick up "Wired for Worship" by Louie Giglio. My thanks to Louie and all he has done to take this generation to the throne of God, leading us well and compelling us to worship our Almighty God. Keep leading.)