Who was the worship band at the largest Christian worship service ever? I have no idea.
What was the theme of the sermon that day? Don't know.
What was the offering? Why?
What is worship? By definition, "Ascribing worth." Claiming worthiness."
The worthiness of whom? The church? The pastor? The band? the choir?
Worship is about ascribing worth to God.
That's it.
Good to remember for those of you who were disappointed because you didn't see the crowds you wish there would have been this Holy Week and Easter. Your sanctuary wasn't overflowing. I don't take this lightly as some of you are my dear friends. You may not even mention it.
Or, as happened at LIFEhouse, it's good to remember that worship is about Jesus, not how many people show up, when your attendance this last week was bigger than you can remember. More guests than ever. I don't take this lightly because some of those guests were invited by our community, and some sent by God. But, when we talk, I probably won't mention it.
Because, really, for all of us, only two things matter.
1. God is praised.
2. Someone starts a journey to a new life rather than choosing the death of life without God. I'll guarantee that happened everywhere you proclaimed the risen Lord.
So, if you had 10 people in worship or 10,000, Christ is still risen; And that is still a big deal.
Oh, and by he way, American Idol had almost 50 million in attendance last week.
Aw, they probably had better music...
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