In a Mirror Dimly

Scripture

John 9:38 – He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him.

Observation

True belief always leads to worship.

Application

How do we know if we believe? We worship. If eternal life hinges on belief,  having some sign to know if we truly believe is very helpful. So, what does it mean to worship? If you think of it in terms other than God…and someone was described as worshiping  money or worshiping her husband…we would say that they spent all their efforts and energies towards that “thing”. Their thoughts are directed to the thing. Their time is directed towards that thing. Their actions are directed towards that thing. They lose themselves in that thing. The word “worship” actually means “worth-ship”. What do you ascribe “worth” to? Anything you value, you pursue. And you wouldn’t only worship something on one day of the week. Who is said to worship money who only pursues money on Mondays? Ridiculous. No…it is a continuing pursuit and it happens all the time. It flows out of a heart that is enraptured.

Do you worship Jesus? Really? Don’t deceive yourself. There is no point to that. One day you will stand before Him and you don’t want to hear the words, “I never knew you; depart from me…” If you really don’t know whether or not you worship Jesus, ask someone who knows you well. They can probably give you some insight into what is evident from an onlooker. If they can’t tell you are consumed with Jesus, maybe it is time to take a look inward. We all have bouts of blindness to true beauty. Maybe your lack of worship is more like cataracts than complete blindness. What’s keeping you from seeing Him? Ask Him to remove it. The remedy for unbelief is always the same. Confession. Repentance. Tell Him you don’t believe. Tell him you are blind. Ask Him to show Himself beautiful to you. Be proactive…start looking for Him. It’s the only remedy. Thankfully, He is willing. “… the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out.”

Prayer

Father, draw me to yourself again. You are the only one worthy of my worship.