Worshiping in Spirit and in Truth
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived unexpectedly in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed beyond measure. Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped Him.
(Matthew 2:1-2; 10-11 Holman Christian Standard Bible ©®)
Then the soldiers led Him away into the hall called Praetorium, and they called together the whole garrison. And they clothed Him with purple; and they twisted a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they struck Him on the head with a reed and spat on Him; and bowing the knee, they worshiped Him.
(Mark 15:16-19 NKJV)
But if all are prophesying, and some unbeliever or uninformed person comes in, he is convicted by all and is judged by all. The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall down on his face and worship God, proclaiming, “God is really among you.”
(1 Corinthians 14:24-25 Holman Christian Standard Bible ©®)
What does worship change in our lives? What are some actions we perform that amount to worship? How do we get it right – not worshiping other ‘gods,’ and properly worshiping Jesus?