WORSHIP SERVICE is a term often used to describe a Sunday
morning gathering of a church. But is real worship actually
happening there? God isn’t looking for attendees to fill up the
pews; He’s seeking true worshippers.
When Jesus encountered the Samaritan woman, part of
their discussion was about religious observance. She was
focused on the right place of worship, but Jesus explained
that there were two much more important aspects. Genuine
worship of God must be done “in spirit and truth” (John 4:23).
Spirit means our praise can never be simply another item on
our to-do list. Authentic worship is not an obligation, burden,
or some weekly task, but rather a total spiritual recognition
of God’s gracious lovingkindness and divine majesty.
Truth means that worship is not just an emotional experience.
Unless it is based on the truth of God’s Word, then all
we have is a soothing sentimental feeling. And that kind of
experience will neither last nor promote the spiritual growth
God desires for us.
