We do a lot of acknowledging, proclaiming, and demonstrating in worship.
Throughout our time together in the worship service we demonstrate what we believe to be true about God. As we pray we demonstrate that we believe God hears and answers. As we praise we demonstrate that we truly believe He dwells in the praise of His people. As we narrow our attention on the Word of God we demonstrate that we believe it is His Word, it is True and worthy of our focus.
Acknowledge - Proclaim - Demonstrate
We see these happen in every worship service. The more we do these 3 the better. The deeper we go the better. More authentic is better. Doing these publicly and corporately is better.
As I woke this morning I felt need to add one more. Ask
We don't do this much in service do we? We don't service plan for a moment where people Ask of God? Inviting God to speak to us.
Is this a scriptural idea? You bet it is!
1Kings 3:5 - God tells Solomon "Ask! What shall I give you?"
Matt 7:7-11 - Ask, Seek, Knock; The Father gives Good things to those who askMatt 21:22 - Whatever you ask... you will receive
Luke 11:13 - He gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask
John 14:13-14 - We ask, Jesus does it, the Father is Glorified
James 1:5 - Lack wisdom? Ask
Isaiah 7:10 - God tells Ahaz "Ask me for a sign." Ahaz doesn't ask... God rebukes Him
What would it look like for us to put an element of asking in our worship? We wouldn't just be talking about God, we would be talking to God... and even more... expecting a response.
I think we would need to give a quiet space to allow God's response to be received... but other than that I'm blank. I need some time to process this. I also need your thoughts. What do you think?
Is there room for Asking in Worship?
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