Mystery and Worship
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Does it feel like worship has been “franchised”?
Our conversations are so interesting. Sit sometime and listen to the little inuendos we use…
“Worship was good today!”
“Man that worship kicked.”
“I don’t worship that way”
Let’s all remember what Burger King says… “Have it your way!”
We have to have it our way don’t we?
I fully come alive when I realize something. But this is no secret that many want me to know. Not because it’s a bad secret, but because it is the best secret the world has ever seen. And when someone comes to this secret in faith, and grasps hold, and never lets it go, it changes everything. EVERYTHING.
“You will worship neither on this mountain or Jerusalem” - Jesus in John
Jesus of course is trying to explain to a theological confused and somewhat morally displaced woman who was convinced that worship was intended only for a few. Jesus stands with her…and passes on the secret.
“You will worship neither on this mountain or Jerusalem”
Worship remains not a location or organization centered activity. Nor does it have to be an activity. It is a reality. A place of Spirit, a heart, a life. And it doesn’t have to pay the bouncer at the door, because it’s been paid for. The secret sets me free. Free to worship. The gates are open. No more membership cards, no more bouncers, no more measuring sticks. Its free. And if you realize who it is who talks to you, you will surely understand this secret. That you are free. Jesus says so. Just believe.