REAL WORSHIP IS...(Part One)

 

REAL WORSHIP IS SUBMISSIVE

In Genesis 22:1-14 we see where Abraham was instructed by God to go and sacrifice his son Isaac in worship to Him.  Abraham immediately makes all preparations to obey God.  Abraham's actions show us the true characteristics of authentic worship.

God's command was a very hard one to understand but it was very clear (vs.1).  Abraham was to go off to a designated place to worship by sacrificing his son.

In verse 2 Abraham immediately submitted to God's instruction without making any excuses.  We see that a true heart for God is demonstrated by obedience.  Our worship is proved real when we do what God instructs us to do.  

"Then Jesus told his disciples, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."  -Matthew 16:24 (ESV)

Real worship is not just something we do, it is actually who we are!  Everything we do is to be a submissive act of  worship.  What submissive act of worship do you need to do today?

Next week:  "Real Worship Is Steadfast"