On Worship

Pastors are called to help the people of God worship Him by singing the Word of God, praying the Word of God, preaching the Word of God to them, reading the Word of God and showing the Word of God in the sacraments. It is by the Word of God that we are stirred towards Him as we see His excellencies. Sadly, many worship "leaders" think that they are leading in worship because they are leading songs and playing instruments. Real worship is taking delight in God as He reveals Himself in His Word. I fear there are some that do the outward task of leading in worship while neglecting the heart of the matter. Alistair Begg offers similiar sentiments in On Being a Pastor.

"Worship is what we were orginally created for, and then recreated for in Christ. It is tragic if we feel obliged to lead God's people in public praise and worship but are devoid of heartfelt praise and worship when we come before Him in secret--and yet that can be the case."
-- Alistair Begg

May we taste and see that the Lord is good as we behold Him in the Word.