This Gathering we had the privilege of hearing Libbie Murr teach about what true worship is. We were reminded that worship isn’t just what we do when we sing - it’s the way we live every day. We learn from Saul's example in 1 Samuel 15:22 that true worship doesn't come from rituals and practices, but begins with a heart that says yes to God. Libbie also used John 14:15 to show us that love and obedience go hand-in-hand. We simply cannot say we love the Lord and then ignore His voice.

Choosing God’s will above our own is one of the purest expressions of worship. And in Philippians 2:5-8, we see Jesus as the perfect example of worship through obedience. Worship reaches its highest form when it costs us something. It also is worship when our obedience comes from commitment, not convenience. Jesus left glory, took on human flesh, and endured pain and rejection all out of obedience to the Father. Hallelujah!