Church seems boring and confusing sometimes. Are all of the songs, readings, and rituals necessary?
Worshiping God keeps us connected to him. In worship we recognize God as the one who is in control and who has the power to change our circumstances and life. (See 2 Chron 20:20-22.)
Jehoshaphat discovered this fact very graphically as he sent the worshipers out with his army. As the worshipers were singing, God miraculously provided a victory!
Worship takes many forms. Most of the songs and readings come right from Scripture. If you concentrate on the meaning behind what is being sung or read, you will see that the words communicate very important facts about God.
Another purpose of worship is to encourage us to grow in our faith. It can encourage us to go out to face a world of collapsed morals.
Ephesians 5:19 was written during a time when Christians were put in prison for their faith. It says that believers should always sing 'psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, . . . making music to the Lord in your hearts.' By doing what this verse talks about, believers were able to encourage each other as they reminded themselves of the faithfulness, goodness, and strength of God.
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