Do Men Worship God?

By Richard Cox

“A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such people as these as His worshippers.” John 4:23 (AMP)

In church, it’s a powerful image to see a man worshipping God. Primarily our congregations are filled with women worshippers. Our brothers do attend church with their families. However, are they coming as spectators or participators in the worship experience? Our spouses and children need to witness men as worshippers. The eyes of our sons and nephews watch our actions. They are looking to see if men are moved by the Spirit to clap their hands, stomp their feet or even wave their hands to glorify God. Our young brothers want to know if being a worshipper takes away from being cool and macho.

It isn’t easy for most men to be free in their worship. There are still perceptions that real men don’t show emotions … it’s more of a woman thing. Over the years, this type of cultural conditioning has “frozen” men in their worship experience. The truth is men can be worshippers. As Christian men, we ultimately want to glorify God in our worship.

Brothers, find time in your day to worship God. Just acknowledge Him as being worthy of your worship. Worship denotes heart-felt feelings of love, reverence, and adoration to God. In Psalm 29:2 (KJV) says, “give unto the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Singing isn’t the only way to worship God. In the Bible, there are different expressions of worship such as bowing heads, lifting hands, kneeling, playing instruments, dancing, lying prostrate before God and so on. God wants to be at the center of our heart and mind in worship.

Worship is a means created by God to connect with us in an intimate way. As a worshipper you will notice that your home life is better, there’s more peace, joy and fulfillment. Psalm 16:11 (KJV) says, “in thy presence is fullness of joy.” There isn’t an experience we can have on earth that can fill our souls like worship - bowing before God, asking for nothing, seeking nothing from him, feeling satisfied in His presence.

Right now, awesome worship is going on in heaven. A glimpse of worship in heaven is described in Revelation 4:8-11(NIV), “each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. Day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come." Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being."

Wow!! That sounds like a powerful and anointed worship experience. Just think; if you are not worshipping God here on earth, how do you expect to worship Him in heaven?

God wants you to become a worshipper today. Being a worshipper isn’t just listening to a sermon, appreciating the harmony of the choir or joining in singing a song. Worship goes deeper. Since God is a Spirit, we fellowship with Him with our spirit. John 4:24 (AMP) says, “God is a Spirit (a spiritual Being) and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth (reality). God is looking for men who will voluntarily love and worship Him with all of their heart, soul, mind and strength. Daily, we need to surrender to God so He can give us more of Himself. You’ll discover as a worshipper that you’ll feel more energized, renewed and motivated.

Brothers here are some benefits you can receive as a worshipper:

1. Increased faith
2. Focused mind on the things of God
3. Improved attitudes
4. Maintain spiritual priorities
5. Experience consistency in your Christian lifestyle

Do men worship God? The answer is: yes we do!!!! Your worship helps develop your growth and personal relationship with God. As men, we should worship God because He’s an incredible God. In Psalm 99:5 (KJV) it says, “exalt ye the Lord our God and worship at his footstool.” The more we humble ourselves before God in worship, the more we exalt him. Worship is a key element in your walk with the Lord. Remember praise is giving thanks to God for what he has done for you but worship is praise and adoration toward God for who He is.