God initiates worship. It is His action, His work. He invites us to join the continuous fellowship and outpouring of joy that is occurring all the time around us and in the Heavens. All creations is constantly adoring and constantly exalting in perfect unity the creative power and majesty of God (see Psalm 9). Who are we to presume we are the focus of worship? Have you ever heard someone say, “I didn’t get much out the message or worship today?” Probably. But I’ve never heard someone say, “I didn’t really put any effort into my worship today.” We are not the point of our gatherings.
We are not the show. But we do have a part to play. As we mature in our relationship with Christ, growing up under the care of our Counselor, the Holy Spirit, and as we heed the wisdom of our Father, we come to understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s action in our worship. We learn that regardless of whether we pick the perfect songs and readings, or lead the best prayers, or how we sound when we play and sing, our action is entirely responsive to God’s action. His work makes our worship possible! God invites us into fellowship with Himself, makes a way through Jesus, and empowers us to participate by His Spirit.
