God wants our worship so much that he’ll take whatever we give him, right? Not quite. Our worship to God can become defiled. Inspired by a teaching I heard from Jack Hayford, “Screwing Up Worship” is a four part series of blogs explaining four instances where our worship can become defiled. Part three is called . . .
The Lucifer Syndrome
Lucifer was a glorious angel in heaven who had the job of directing all of the worship from the angels and all of creation towards God. Imagine that. All of the worship the angels offer to God. Plus all the worship that mankind offers to God. Plus all the glory in all of creation (planet Earth being only a small portion) offered to God. All added together, that’s A LOT of worship. Lucifer was a magnificent worship leader.
As Lucifer directed all of God’s glory towards Him, pride entered his heart. Lucifer told God that he would rise up and become like God — sort of as His equal.
God didn’t like that. God kicked Lucifer out of heaven. We know Lucifer today as Satan. The only person to ever get kicked out of heaven was a worship leader.
I don’t think that God waited until Lucifer actually walked up to God and said, “Yo God-dawg! I’m dissing you – I’m gonna hold the same position that you hold! And my peeps be backin’ me up, too!” I don’t think it was quite like that. I think it was more of an internal moment. Lucifer had pride in his heart – just pride. He didn’t actually do anything wrong yet. It was in his heart. The pride was an intention of rebellion within him.
But God saw it – even through the worship.
And God sees our hearts today as well.
True worship occurs when the sought (that’s us) realizes the unmatched worth of the seeker (that’s Him). At that moment — our worship occurs. Anything less than that isn’t really worship. Worship is all about Him. That phrase gets overused and its easy to read it quickly without realizing the significance of that. Pause for a moment and think about it this paragraph. Read it again if you need to.
If you’re someone who leads worship services – be extra careful of pride. Pride can slip in – little by little. So slowly you hardly notice it. If you think you’re a worship leader – yet there is the slightest bit of pride in your heart – you are no worship leader. You are leading songs, not worship. Leading worship means you’re directing worship towards God – and you can’t do that with pride in your heart.
Our worship is screwed up when our hearts are not focused on the unmatched worth of the Creator. That’s the Lucifer Syndrome.
Good article! We will be linking to this great post on our site. Keep up the great writing.
I was able to find good info from your blog posts.
You ought to be a part of a contest for one of the most useful websites on the internet. I am going to highly recommend this site!
Wonderful goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you are just extremely excellent.
I actually like what you have acquired here, certainly like what you’re stating and the way in which you say it.
You make it entertaining and you still care for to keep it smart.
I cant wait to read far more from you. This is really a terrific site.
Oh my goodness! Amazing article dude! Many thanks, However I am going through troubles with your RSS. I donÃt know the reason why I am unable to join it. Is there anybody having the same RSS problems? Anybody who knows the answer will you kindly respond? Thanx!!
The next time I read a blog, I hope that it won’t fail me as much as this one. I mean, Yes, it was my choice to read, however I actually believed you would probably have something interesting to talk about. All I hear is a bunch of moaning about something you could fix if you were not too busy looking for attention.
I couldnÃt refrain from commenting. Perfectly written!
Hello there! This blog post could not be written any better! Looking through this post reminds me of my previous roommate! He continually kept preaching about this. I am going to send this article to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you the information.
How can I get more useful info?
Pretty! This was an incredibly wonderful article. Thanks for supplying these details.
I’m extremely pleased to uncover this great site. I need to to thank you for your time due to this fantastic read!! I definitely loved every bit of it and I have you book marked to check out new stuff on your site.
Great information. Lucky me I found your website by chance (stumbleupon). I have book marked it for later!
Thanks so much for sharing the information.
An excellent article. I have now learned about this. Thanks admin
Aw, this was an exceptionally nice post. Taking the time and actual effort to create a superb articleÖ but what can I sayÖ I put things off a whole lot and don’t seem to get nearly anything done.
That is a great tip especially to those new to the blogosphere. Brief but very precise infoÖ Thank you for sharing this one. A must read article!
You should be a part of a contest for one of the finest blogs on the net. I am going to recommend this blog!
Hi! I simply would like to give you a huge thumbs up for your excellent information you have right here on this post. I will be returning to your site for more soon.
Just wanted to say thanks!
Thanks for sharing the info.
I blog often and I genuinely thank you for your information. This great article has truly peaked my interest. I’m going to bookmark your website and keep checking for new details about once a week. I subscribed to your Feed as well.
There’s definately a lot to find out about this topic. I like all of the points you made.
I blog frequently and I seriously appreciate your information. The article has truly peaked my interest. I am going to take a note of your blog and keep checking for new information about once a week. I subscribed to your Feed too.
I was able to find good information from your content.
Excellent article. I am going through some of these issues as well..
Oh my goodness! Incredible article dude! Thank you so much, However I am going through difficulties with your RSS. I donÃt know why I am unable to join it. Is there anyone else getting the same RSS problems? Anybody who knows the answer will you kindly respond? Thanks!!
Greetings! Very useful advice in this particular post! It’s the little changes that produce the greatest changes. Many thanks for sharing!
Just wanted to say thank you!
I really like and appreciate your article.Thanks Again. Want more.
I couldnÃt refrain from commenting. Exceptionally well written!
It’s also effective for romantic time with your lover, so why don’t you learn it? Full body massage is not as difficult as you think. Simple preparation and know-how
Aw, this was an incredibly nice post. Spending some time and actual effort to generate a very good articleÖ but what can I sayÖ I procrastinate a lot and never seem to get nearly anything done.
A motivating discussion is worth comment. There’s no doubt that that you ought to write more about this subject matter, it might not be a taboo matter but generally people do not discuss these topics. To the next! Many thanks!!
You should take part in a contest for one of the best websites on the internet. I’m going to highly recommend this site!
You are so cool! I do not suppose I have read anything like this before. So wonderful to find someone with a few unique thoughts on this topic. Seriously.. many thanks for starting this up. This website is one thing that is required on the web, someone with some originality!
I am so grateful for your blog post.Much thanks again. Will read on…
Your style is really unique in comparison to other people I’ve read stuff from. Many thanks for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I will just book mark this web site.
A room or space for massage is a private space, so children or animals are restricted from entering
I blog often and I really thank you for your information. This great article has really peaked my interest. I am going to book mark your site and keep checking for new details about once a week. I subscribed to your Feed too.
I really like and appreciate your post.Really thank you! Much obliged.
Elazigin en kaliteli escortlari burda tesekkurler.
Bursa’nin en kaliteli en temiz escortlari burda kaçırmayin,tesekkürler
Thanks for sharing, this is a fantastic post.Thanks Again. Great.
I loved your blog article.Really thank you! Great.
There’s certainly a great deal to know about this topic. I really like all the points you’ve made.
Right here is the perfect webpage for anybody who really wants to understand this topic. You know so much its almost tough to argue with you (not that I personally will need toÖHaHa). You certainly put a new spin on a topic that has been written about for years. Excellent stuff, just great!
Greetings! Very useful advice within this article! It’s the little changes that make the biggest changes. Many thanks for sharing!
An outstanding share! I have just forwarded this onto a friend who has been doing a little research on this. And he in fact bought me dinner due to the fact that I stumbled upon it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending the time to discuss this subject here on your internet site.
Thank you for your post.Much thanks again. Great.