FATHER is seeking those who have a true heart for HIM.
The Beloved Disciple wrote by The Holy Spirit in John chapter 4:
23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and Truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.
24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth.”
How many people offer worship in lip service only? True worship requires not only words but actions as well.
Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 14:
24 But the disciples, who were now in the middle of the lake, ran into trouble, for their boat was tossed about by the high winds and heavy seas.
25 At about four o’clock in the morning, Jesus came to them, walking on the waves!
26 When the disciples saw Him walking on top of the water, they were terrified and screamed, “A ghost!”
27 Then Jesus said, “Be brave and don’t be afraid. I am here!”
28 Peter shouted out, “Lord, if it’s really You, then have me join You on the water!”
29 “Come and join Me,” Jesus replied. So Peter stepped out onto the water and began to walk toward Jesus.
30 But when he realized how high the waves were, he became frightened and started to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he cried out.
31 Jesus immediately stretched out His Hand and lifted him up and said, “What little faith you have! Why would you let doubt win?”
32 And the very moment they both stepped into the boat, the raging wind ceased. 33 Then all the disciples bowed down before Him and worshiped Jesus. They said in adoration, “You are truly the Son of God!”
Here, the word worship denotes three aspects: to bow, to kiss, and to pay homage… all three are included in this verse.
To pay homage means to show deep respect, admiration, and honor to someone or something, often publicly, by offering tribute through actions or words. It’s a way to acknowledge someone’s significance, achievements, or influence.
Are we truly paying homage to Jesus in our words and actions? Recently, I urged the readers to purge their souls for thirty days. Peter speaks of the purifying of our souls.
Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Peter chapter 1:
22 Now, because of your obedience to the Truth, you have purified your very souls, and this empowers you to be full of Love for your fellow believers. So express this sincere Love toward one another passionately and with a pure heart.
When we focus on walking with a pure heart, we worship Our Heavenly Father by our actions. What is the result?
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 5:
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.
Do you honor and worship GOD with your tithes and offerings? When we do, we acknowledge HIS supremacy over our lives and finances. In turn, this allows FATHER to fulfill HIS Covenant of blessing over our lives.
Jesus spoke this Truth in Luke chapter 6:
38 Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! The measurement of your generosity becomes the measurement of your return.”
My wife and I can testify of this Truth!
Do you qualify as a true worshipper if you don’t offer tithes and/or offerings to HIM? Ask HIM.