Posted on January 24, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Freedom Fighters
“But a time is coming and is already here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [from the heart, the inner self] and in truth [anchored in the Word of God] for the Father seeks such people to be His worshipers.” ~ Jesus
Because God is Absolute Perfection, All worship is due Him, and Him alone. For nothing that is done is accomplished outside of His will and sovereignty. Our life is His, our abilities are His, and even our faith is authored and completed by Him. So whether we accept or reject Him as Lord and Savior, on a day God has set, every knee will be driven to the ground in Jesus’ majestic presence to honor and worship Him.
In light of this, another core value we should hold is Worship. That is to place value and worth on who God is. Worship is to embrace His perfect attributes while surrendering ourselves to the loving kindness and majestic power of our Sovereign Creator. We do this through an understanding of The Truth that leads us to know He is ‘Good’, even when we don’t understand what He is doing. This surrender to the will of God is what Jesus is referring to in John 4:23 when He describes ‘true worshipers’ as those who respond to Him from the core of their being (spirit) and in truth (anchored in an understanding of the Word of God). Paul describes this as being ‘a living sacrifice who has been crucified with Christ, having by faith given control of our lives to Him who now lives within us, producing what is Holy and pleasing to God; this being true and proper worship.’ (Gal 2:20 & Rom 12:1)
Worship is not what I do, but the how and why I live my life. Singing praise to His name is a response to what He has completed and is doing in my life. Giving of my offerings is an expression of my gratitude for what He is providing. Proclaiming The Gospel is a reflection of my understanding and obedience to His Word. We box up worship into tiny boxes, thereby limiting it down to only one thing. This robs us of the fullness of God’s grace, which is sufficient in every aspect of our lives.
Worship is not just a praise group or service, but the way I live my life each moment of the day; surrendering my life to Him, so that He is glorified through me His living sacrifice, who is declared Holy and acceptable through the shed blood of Jesus who bore the curse and penalty of sin in my place. Praise the Lord, to whom all blessings flow!
Choose wisely…
God and God alone;
Your name be louder,
louder than any other song;
You are forever seated on your throne;
You are forever God and God alone;
Who else can wash our sin away,
God and God alone;
Who else can raise us from the grave,
All praise to you belongs
Jesus, all praise to you belongs,
We lift you higher and higher;
God and God alone!
Praying 4 U!
Written by David Brown: David Brown is a husband, father, grandfather, Pastor with a Masters of Religious Studies and a Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Religions. Dave is the Associate Pastor of Pemberton’s First Baptist Church. He is the author of two devotional books, “From a Chair by the Window.” And “#PrayerWinsThe Day”.
Think About This: “We may be truly said to worship God, though we lack perfection; but we cannot be said to worship Him if we lack sincerity.”- Stephen Charnock
This Week’s Verse to Memorize: “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.” Deuteronomy 32:4
America's Keswick Christian Retreat and Conference Center
4.8
Based on 331 reviews
America's Keswick Christian Retreat and Conference Center
4.8
Sandra Salama
22:08 14 Jan 23
Amazing experience for people of all ages
Amerin Meric
19:17 14 Jan 23
Awesome place to gather with friends. Also has an excellent record for helping people out of alcoholism.
David Garzetta
01:46 11 Jan 23
Beautiful facility, caring individuals, good food
Alvin Abraham
22:22 08 Jan 23
This is a really nice Retreat center. The facilities are very nice, with beautiful scenery. Staff and all are really sweet and nice.Only negative I would say was the Food isn't very good.
Camilo Pereira
20:18 02 Jan 23
Great for gathering and worship The Lord
soyun chong
22:40 30 Dec 22
Very nice place for a church retreat. Kind employees, nice rooms and area
SuperKmess
21:45 27 Dec 22
great dinner and concert
E T Rahn
22:45 11 Dec 22
Great Christian retreat center
Carl Washington
01:46 05 Dec 22
When you enter the Grounds something just happens to your body and it's a beautiful thing.
Valery Alvaro
18:26 04 Dec 22
Amazing place. You can learn a lot about God here!
Ultron Prime
15:52 03 Dec 22
Wonderful place
Ellen Morris
22:55 10 Nov 22
All I know is the next step is heaven! We love America's Keswick's events...true, Christian experience & very gifted singers & musicians.
ruth vientos
18:53 05 Nov 22
Beautiful place,room nice and cozy, good food , you can walk around it's a lake and is beautiful, you can use the pit , we used for our petitions to God, really a nice place.
Andrew Burkart
01:45 01 Nov 22
A great place for a church retreat! The property is beautiful and makes for a great place to escape the city. A lot of opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities depending on what you are feeling.
Betty Rosales
14:55 15 Oct 22
Always , Always , Always peaceful and refreshing .Among the hurried and agitated ways of the world , it is necessary to come away and rest ! ! !Our Souls are in need of trusting our Saviour and allowing Him to be Lord of our lives .America's... Keswick affords the nature , creation to minister to us in a unique way 🙌God knows what we need and provides for our needs in a place that is quiet and safe 🕊️read more
Google Rating
4.8
Based on 331 reviews
America's Keswick Christian Retreat and Conference Center
4.8
Sandra Salama
22:08 14 Jan 23
Amazing experience for people of all ages
Amerin Meric
19:17 14 Jan 23
Awesome place to gather with friends. Also has an excellent record for helping people out of alcoholism.
David Garzetta
01:46 11 Jan 23
Beautiful facility, caring individuals, good food
Alvin Abraham
22:22 08 Jan 23
This is a really nice Retreat center. The facilities are very nice, with beautiful scenery. Staff and all are really sweet and nice.Only negative I would say was the Food isn't very good.
Camilo Pereira
20:18 02 Jan 23
Great for gathering and worship The Lord
soyun chong
22:40 30 Dec 22
Very nice place for a church retreat. Kind employees, nice rooms and area
SuperKmess
21:45 27 Dec 22
great dinner and concert
E T Rahn
22:45 11 Dec 22
Great Christian retreat center
Carl Washington
01:46 05 Dec 22
When you enter the Grounds something just happens to your body and it's a beautiful thing.
Valery Alvaro
18:26 04 Dec 22
Amazing place. You can learn a lot about God here!
Ultron Prime
15:52 03 Dec 22
Wonderful place
Ellen Morris
22:55 10 Nov 22
All I know is the next step is heaven! We love America's Keswick's events...true, Christian experience & very gifted singers & musicians.
ruth vientos
18:53 05 Nov 22
Beautiful place,room nice and cozy, good food , you can walk around it's a lake and is beautiful, you can use the pit , we used for our petitions to God, really a nice place.
Andrew Burkart
01:45 01 Nov 22
A great place for a church retreat! The property is beautiful and makes for a great place to escape the city. A lot of opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities depending on what you are feeling.
Betty Rosales
14:55 15 Oct 22
Always , Always , Always peaceful and refreshing .Among the hurried and agitated ways of the world , it is necessary to come away and rest ! ! !Our Souls are in need of trusting our Saviour and allowing Him to be Lord of our lives .America's... Keswick affords the nature , creation to minister to us in a unique way 🙌God knows what we need and provides for our needs in a place that is quiet and safe 🕊️read more