======================================================================== SPONTANEOUS WORSHIP by David Wilkerson ======================================================================== Summary: True worship is a spontaneous response of gratitude to God's revelation of glory, recognizing his incredible love and mercy. Topics: "Spontaneous Worship", "Revelation of God's Glory" Scripture References: Exodus 34:8, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 100:2, Psalm 150:6, Isaiah 6:3, John 4:24, Romans 12:1, Galatians 2:21, Hebrews 12:28-29, Revelation 4:11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of spontaneous worship, as demonstrated by Moses in Exodus 34:8, where he worships after experiencing a profound revelation of God's mercy and love. This moment marks the first instance of Moses worshiping, highlighting that true worship arises from an overwhelming recognition of God's glory rather than mere prayer or intercession. Wilkerson points out that worship is a heartfelt response to God's grace, acknowledging that we deserve destruction due to our sins, yet God still loves us. He encourages believers to embrace God's glory and let it inspire their worship, reminding them that true worshipers claim the blessings of God's promises. Ultimately, the revelation of God's nature should be the foundation of all worship. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Moses made haste and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshiped" (Exodus 34:8). The revelation of God's nature overwhelmed Moses when he saw how merciful, long-suffering and patient our Father is with his children -- even the stiff-necked ones who grieve him. It's important to note that this is the first mention of Moses ever worshiping. Prior to this revelation of God's glory, Moses tearfully prayed and interceded for Israel and even talked with God face to face. But this is the first time we read the words, "[Moses] worshiped." This tells us much about the church today. Christians can pray diligently without ever really worshiping; indeed, it's possible to be a prayer warrior and intercessor and still not be a worshiper. Worship cannot be learned, it is a spontaneous outbreak -- the act of a heart that's been overwhelmed by a revelation of God's glory and his incredible love for us. Worship is a response of gratitude that recognizes how we should have been destroyed by our sin long ago, incurring the full wrath of God for all our failures. But, instead, God came to us with the powerful revelation, "I still love you!" At this point in scripture, Moses was no longer pleading for sinful Israel and he wasn't asking the Lord for guidance. He wasn't even crying out for a miracle of deliverance or for power or wisdom. He was marveling at the revelation of the glory of God! The revelation of God's glory should be the wellspring of all our worship. We should regularly lay claim to his glory; it is our assigned right and it is meant to be claimed. When Paul says, "I do not set aside the grace of God" (Galatians 2:21), he means, "I won't nullify God's offer of mercy by rejecting it." Those who truly worship God claim the blessing of his promises and see the glory of his love in Christ. Lay hold of God's glory today and allow him to guide you into a new revelation of worship. ======================================================================== Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/david-wilkerson/spontaneous-worship/ ========================================================================