The Joy Of Worship

Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD!

Psalm 105:3

Charles Spurgeon once said, “My happiest moments are when I am worshipping God, really adoring the Lord Jesus Christ, and having fellowship with the ever-blessed Spirit. In that worship I forget the cares of the church and everything else. To me it is the nearest approach to what it will be in heaven.”

Worship has a way of refreshing our hearts and rejuvenating our spirits. As we reflect on God’s attributes—His power and sovereignty—we view our circumstances through a different lens—God’s lens. In the light of His power, giant-sized problems become mouse-like. Although we may enter into His presence with a heavy heart, we leave with a new sense of hope and joy. Through worship we are reminded of the following truth—God Almighty is in control of our lives, and He is fully capable of managing our concerns. The psalmist sums it up precisely with these words: “Why are you cast down, O my soul? . . . Hope in God” (Psalm 42:5).

Rejoice, believer! God has given you “the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness” (Isaiah 61:3). When you worship Him, darkness and despair are dispelled.