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The Greatest Act of Worship is

  • Jul 9
  • 2 min read

In our present time, when we think of “worship”, we think of songs. Because of tradition and culture, our minds have been wired in a way where worship is directly connected to songs. When someone says, “Let’s spend some time in worship”, what do we naturally think of? 


Just this morning, God spoke to me in a dream and told me that the greatest act of worship is listening to Him. 


listening to God


Now, let’s consider the following things…


  • Making music and singing praises

  • Praying for the sick and helping the poor

  • Being hospitable to others

  • Preaching the gospel to the nations

  • Speaking in tongues

  • Going to church regularly


Where do these things rank in comparison to the importance of listening to God? 


Don’t get me wrong! These things are important and they are good things to do! But is there any meaning to all these things if we are not listening to God’s voice? 


In fact, this verse below perfectly sums up what I’m saying:



Isaiah 66:1-2

​1 Thus says the LORD:

“Heaven is My throne,

And earth is My footstool.

Where is the house that you will build Me?

And where is the place of My rest?

2 For all those things My hand has made,

And all those things exist,”

Says the LORD.

“But on this one will I look:

On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit,

And who trembles at My word. 



The context of this passage is that God's people were honoring God’s temple and offering sacrifices, but they had lost sight of what God truly desired. Throughout the prophetic books, we repeatedly see that the Israelites were so focused on animal sacrifices that they missed the heart of true worship. 


So God had to step in and make it clear that He valued humility, repentance, and obedience more than the other sacrifices that were offered to Him. Simply put, the worship God desired most was obedience (listening to Him). 


In fact, here are some other verses that prove this point:


  • Mary chose the “good part” by sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening to Him (Luke 10:42)

  • To obey is better than sacrifice (1 Sam 15:22)

  • Not everyone who calls Jesus “Lord” is saved. Many who do great things in His name would not be saved. But only he who does the will of God is saved (Matt 7:21-23)


Obeying God and doing the will of God all involve listening to Him. 

If we do not hear His voice, how do we follow Him? (John 10:27) 

If we do not listen to Him, how do we walk by the Spirit? 


How much of our daily spiritual discipline involves listening to God’s voice? 


There is a reason why Jesus always headed to the mountains by Himself to pray.

There is a reason why Jesus taught His disciples to go into a secret place to pray. 


We need to get rid of distractions in order to hear God’s voice. 

We need to devote time to God for Him to speak. 


As Christians, we often make sacrifices for God, but do we prioritize sacrificing uninterrupted time and attention to listen to Him? 


The greatest act of worship we must offer God is listening to Him. 


 
 
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