What does it really mean to “worship”? Surely it’s more than what we do in church buildings! To Jesus, worship was a way of life:
Befriending the outcasts of society
Loving & playing with children
Constantly getting away from everyone & everything, out to solitary places, for prayer
Enjoying food & drink in moderation
Being absolutely, completely dedicated to God’s ways without shoving them down others’ throats
Speaking out against abuses of power and oppression of the poor
Honoring parents & old-timers
Teaching beyond popular platitudes, getting to the heart of the issues
Investing time getting to know & understand God’s Word
Using money to strengthen God’s Kingdom instead of one’s own
Letting reputation be built by character, rather than manufacturing opportunities to boost popularity
Living every day as though our Heavenly Father is, indeed, in control
These are some of the ways Jesus worshiped. What are some others? How do you most like to worship?
