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
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America's Keswick Christian Retreat and Conference Center
This place is beautiful! Great for a little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Robert Rodriguez
1711813203
The bestest place
Florence Ibrahim
1711601879
Christan true and very clean and good food and speaker blessed bmy soul love it my home and will always come back again again for ever in the lord. Room was so beautiful . They work so hard to make you happy. Will try to bring family member to be... blessed hear also. I support all that they do to help men and woman find god. When I come to Keswick I didn't want to go home . That how happy and blessed I'm. Always pray for all of them daily. So glad I found this blessed placeread more
Ross Fichter
1710505821
Stayed here while we were visiting my in-laws at The Pines Living Facility. Exactly what we needed for lodging -- inexpensive compared to most motels without any loss of accommodations, and very Christ-centered environment. Plus they serve a great... breakfast every morning. No TV in the room, but that was not an issue for us, since there is nothing worth watching anyway. Staff were extremely friendly and did their jobs well. This place is a gem and a blessing to all who walk on their beautiful property.read more
Manuel Chávez Martínez
1709498094
Es un lugar maravilloso para disfrutar la palabra de Dios
Pianista Benjamín Arias
1708802888
Bien
William Dundas
1708697460
This place holds a special place in my life journey. I was Baptised there as I RE-DEDICATED myself. It was Febuary at night, so my review may not give it the right justice. What I can say, there were a ton of relaxing, peaceful locations to... re-connect with JESUS. Obviously, there was a pool, several lake's with benches. Gathering locations to celebrate, and break bread. A very wholesome Resort.read more
Adrian Obrien
1707934719
Spontaneous invite to girl talk! Loved it! Speaker was on point, fellowship and food , how better to start Valentines?
Ivelisse Romero
1707021027
Beautiful place to separate yourself for the Lord. Soo peaceful no technology which I love. Just you nature and God. I was there for a women's retreat.
Jennifer Crabtree
1706843166
A wonderful Christ- and family-oriented place! Beautiful grounds and welcoming staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the conference we attended as well as the community hymn-sing. Highly recommend.
Jason Zimolong
1706837733
They've been a 5 star treatment and resort...doing God's work!
Patricia Simpson
1705193514
Peaceful little spot, so close to home 🩵
James Kolchin
1704151396
It's A Good Place To Have Retreats And They Have GREAT FOOD AND GREAT MUSIC
Kaia Leeds
1703475382
This was a very nice place!! I sang here with my school!!
Geoffrey Brewster
1702920475
You can see GOD work in and throughAll that go there.