WHAT IS WORSHIP?
You’ve likely heard of worship, but have you ever wondered, “what is worship exactly?” Worship is more than just singing songs or attending church services; it's a lifestyle of honoring and glorifying God with our whole being, loving Him with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength.
In this article, we’ll explore the meaning of worship according to God’s word, its various forms and expressions, and how it influences our relationship with God. Whether you're new to worship, seeking to deepen your understanding, or wanting to grow in ministry to the Lord through worship, jump to the different sections below to help you cultivate a meaningful life of worship.
Why is worship important?
Have you ever wondered why we worship, or why it matters if we sing about His goodness? When we read God’s Word on worship – both why we worship and how we worship – we continually see the same command: “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name.” To understand why worship is important or why it matters to God, we need to first understand the meaning of “ascribe” and “due”.
Diving deeper into the meaning of “ascribe” and “due” in worship, we find that they go hand-in-hand. Ascribing is giving credit where it is due, and God is due our worship. The greatest injustice is the gap between the praise God is due and the praise God receives from us on earth. Understanding the Hebrew meaning and context of this command will help you understand just how important your worship is to God. He is worthy of our worship for who He is, not just what He’s done.
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WHAT IS 24/7 Worship?
At Revolution Church, we have felt led to bring God continuous, unbroken 24/7 worship as a ministry to Him until the time He leads otherwise (learn more about why 24/7 worship from Pastor Shane here). If you feel led to serve in 24/7 worship, you can sign up for a time slot here.
Shane Farmer
Serves as the Lead Pastor of Revolution Church. He and his wife, Wendy, have three sons: Josiah, Charlie, and Marshall.
Rebekah Layton
Serves as the Associate Pastor of Revolution Church. She and her husband, Josh, have one daughter, Zuriel.
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Our GoalS
1. Steward Revival for Maximum Impact
We believe the tsunami of God’s next great move is approaching shore and are committed not to reject the new thing God is doing, but to participate in the full acceleration His Spirit’s moving brings. We do not exist to sustain or maintain what is, but believe status quo has got to go to make way for Kingdom advancement.
2. Sustain the Gain for a Lifetime
We seek to sustain an open heaven for a lifetime, and therefore, desire to be very diligent about the intersections of Worship and Prayer, Word and Spirit.
3. Raise Up Titans of the Faith
We feel called to pursue power over prevalence, purity over prominence and perseverance over popularity. We believe Christ commends a pure and spotless bride, not a bloated bride. We have a goal of raising up tomorrow’s spiritual giants who are wholly devoted to His person, His praise and His purposes, as we know the Lord’s eyes look throughout the earth seeking to show Himself strong to those whose hearts are wholly devoted to Him (2 Chr 16:9). We believe the church exists to comfort the afflicted but also to spur one another on to love and good deeds, not to coddle each other in partial obedience.
4. Pure Praise
We long to be King Davids of the Kingdom, leading the way for pure praise that catches the attention of heaven, elevating worship as the chief end of the church.
5. Catalyze a Prayer Movement
We want to be driven and directed in dependence lived out through intercessory and inquiring prayer. We intercede because we believe God is, God answers and God acts. We inquire out of a desire to be led by Him, not trusting our own skills, strategies or schemes but His guidance.
6. Raise Up a Joshua and Caleb Generation
Only two of approximately two million had the faith to persevere in pursuit of God’s promise. We know what God has revealed about the test of faith coming to the next generation and we are burdened to pass on a baton of persevering faith to the future generation.
7. Fight for Every One
We refuse to leave our community uncontended and uncontested, but instead, we are unapologetically on mission for every life and every eternity.
