At its deepest, most honest level, worship is a response … a response to God for all He is, and for all He’s done. It’s not even our idea! God Himself is the author and initiator of worship. Our task is simply to respond to Him, to bow before Him, to come humbly, yet boldly into an awareness of His presence.
Maybe “simply” isn’t the best term to use here, because worship isn’t always a simple thing. It often demands a sacrifice. It sometimes requires real effort. And it always calls for, well, a response. It may be inconvenient at times, and we may not always feel like it. But then, worship is not about us, is it?
So, what will your response be this Christmas? More busyness to fill your day? More projects to fill your home? More events to fill your calendar? How about this as your Christmas response – an offering of worship to our King?
It won’t always be convenient, friend. And you can count on not always feeling like it. In fact, the very nature of modern-day Christmas in our society will probably infringe on each attempt you make to respond with everything that’s you to the One who gave up everything for you.
But trust me on this, it will be worth it.
(Marty Parks, A CHRISTMAS OFFERING)