The Heart of Worship

Exodus 20:22-26

Altars were to be built only where God had revealed himself in some decisive way (‘wherever I cause my name to be honoured – verse 24). Other directions emphasize simplicity and purity.

This early (to us) direction concerning worship is startling to contemplate. Think about this. You recognize and use as a place of worship wherever you have experienced God’s activity. We have turned it around. What we’ve done is set up a place where we look for God to show up. Instead of simplicity and purity, we have made those places centres of human culture and tradition.

I’d better stop there.

Prayer:
I’m coming back to the heart of worship
And it’s all about you,
It’s all about you, Jesus.
(Matt Redman)