Welcome to Pamoja Ministry. In this new chapter,
we discuss the need for true worshipers, not
performers. This isn't criticism for noise's
sake. It's a call back to God's presence. I want
to speak honestly about worship in the church
today. Too often, what we are exposed to is performance,
not worship. And that often saddens me. Jesus
said, the time is coming and now is here. when
the true worshipers will worship the Father in
spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking
such people to worship Him." John 4 23. To be
a true worshiper, you must first be a worshiper
yourself. Those who lead others in worship must
first be carriers of God's presence, not just
singers, not just musicians. All singers are
not worshippers. A beautiful voice is not a qualification
for worship. Talent is not evidence of intimacy
with God. A true worshiper is someone who has
a personal, intimate relationship with God through
the Holy Spirit. What we often see today is a
polished performance filled with empty presence.
As a result, people may lead songs, but they
do not lead the congregation into God's presence.
You can only give what you have. God's presence
is contagious, but so is emptiness. This is why
people are often amazed by group performances
and mistakenly confuse emotional impact with
the presence of God. When worship becomes a routine,
a performance, or a moment to be seen, focused
on appearance, presentation, or image, It no
longer communicates God's presence. It communicates
emptiness. No matter how polished the performance,
how electric the atmosphere, or how creative
the lights and colors may be, if God is not present,
heaven does not recognize it as worship. From
heaven's perspective, the service is not celebrated.
It is suspended. A true worshiper is someone
who dwells in God's presence, is filled with
the Holy Spirit, walks in the fear of the Lord,
lives sanctified and washed by the blood of Jesus,
is hungry for God daily, seeks not visitation,
but abiding above all, a true worshiper understands
his truth. Leading others into God's presence
is not a platform, it is a service. Yes, a sacerdotal
service. You see, worship draws us close to God,
but a disciplined and intentional daily life,
rooted in a sanctified life in Christ, is what
keeps us abiding, dwelling in His presence. God
entrusts you with His people. That is a holy
responsibility. Let us all become true worshipers
ourselves. Because worship is not only at church,
it is in family prayer, in gatherings with friends,
in quiet moments alone with God. Before we ask
for a microphone, let us ask for His presence.
Before we lead songs, let us be led by the Holy
Spirit. God is not looking for perfection. He
is seeking presence. May we return to the secret
place. May we dwell before we declare. May we
carry what heaven releases. And may everything
we call worship begin with a heart that truly
worships Him. Let us be true worshipers at all
times.