Philippians 3:3 "For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh."
The word 'worship' has an etymology that goes back to its root 'worthy'. It means the "condition of being worthy, dignity, glory, distinction, honor, renown." Therefore, worship is usually thought of as acknowledging God's worthiness, glorifying Him.
However, the word translated 'worship' here has the base meaning of "to serve, or minister to". Now, acknowledging God's worthiness is definitely a part of our service to Him. But this definition helps us look at worship in a different way. Worship is not only some mental practice or words we say, although those certainly can be part of it. More than that, worship quite literally the actions we take in service to God.
I don't know about you, but I've rarely been as satisfied and happy, rejoicing in my Savior, than when I've been actively serving God by serving and loving others. Those moments when you're out on a limb and you have no choice but to trust God, where you are unable to have any confidence in the flesh, that is a form of worship that you will never forget!
When was the last time you worshiped God in this way?
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