How Should We Then Worship? Part 5

How Should We Then Worship? Part 5

(Please read 2 Chronicles 29:26-30 again.)

Although it is not popular to consider postures of worship, these ancient Hebrews worshiped in a humble reverent manner.  We know this to be true from 2 Chronicles 29:29, “And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped.”  We know from 2Chronicles 29:30 that the Levite musicians “…sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped…”  The Bible lessons here are clear. The king, priests and the Levite musicians all positioned themselves before God in humility.  Also of note is the musicians sang praises to God and furthermore, they presented their musical offerings to YAHV with gladness (simchah 8057) i.e. with exceeding joy and mirth.  The musicing of the Levite musicians was more than a performance it was heart-felt worship. 

So, it is clear from this example of worship in the ancient Jewish Temple that those who administer and execute public need to be careful of their attitudes during the public worship experience—leading public worship must be much more than an occupation. There is much disagreement among Bible exegetes about the meaning of 2 Timothy 2:6, “The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.” However, perhaps its spiritual meaning may be understood more clearly after studying this old Testament account of public worship.  After leading public worship for many years, I am very aware that a worship leader cannot feed others spiritually for a long period of time unless he or she is consistent partaker of the divine fruits.