Worship

The word "worship" in Hebrew, way back in the book of Deuteronomy, is the word "shachah" meaning to prostrate before or revere. This is the word mainly used throughout the Old Testament writtings. But when we come to the New Testament and read the words of our Lord Jesus Christ himself, found here in John 4:24 "God is a spirit: and they that "worship " him must "worship" him in spirit and in truth." In spirit meaning with your soul. With the breath of life in you. In truth meaning with verity. With honesty and your whole heart. But this word "worship" here in the greek tense has a much more profound meaning and brings light to our relationship and where we should be with our Lord and Savior. "Worship"{pro-koo-neh-o} to crouch, prostrate in homage, adore, and last but not least it means the kiss or rather as a dog licks his masters hand in affection. Wow! What a meaning. Ever had a dog lick on your hand? Ever had one that followed you everywhere you went? They will follow you, lay near you when you sleep, as close as you'll allow them, and virtually be your best friend. If you treat them right you'll have a lifelong friend. Now think of the comparison of how our Lord would have us love him. To adore him. To follow him. This is such an example of true worship and heart felt love and devotion. I am sad to admit, but it is a rare quality to find this kind of devotion in our fast paced world today. So next time you get down to pray or stand in church with hands lifted up and it is time to worship. Think about the example of the dog. Are you truly in worship or is it only a form of Godliness.