It's too astounding to even imagine. Yet it's true. The incredible Power-God Himself-has created beings in His image and likeness and called them to know, love and worship Him. And you and I are two of those called to begin learning how to worship Him while on earth so we can do it forever in heaven and the new earth.

And to think-He is actually seeking you out to take part in this most awesome privilege. Jesus Himself said so in John 4:23, 24: "But the hour is coming and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth."

What is "worship"? My simple definition is "the speech and actions of a lover who cannot contain the adoration that he/she holds for the One whose love and intimate presence are beyond compare."

A past saint, William Temple, described worship like this: "To worship is to quicken the conscience by the holiness of God, to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination with the beauty of God, to open the heart to the love of God, to devote the will to the purpose of God. All this is gathered up in that emotion which most cleanses us from selfishness because it is the most selfless of all emotions-adoration."

Some Christians find it hard to get started in offering our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus worship. I offer a suggestion. Start with the words of worship found in the Book of Revelation. Since these words come from heaven, they are simple, lovely, awesome and pure. I found ten statements that, along with my own "love words", I offer over and over to our precious Lord. Start with these ten and the Holy Spirit will take you further.

WORSHIP HIM!

"Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come." (Revelation 4:8)

WORSHIP HIM!

"You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and for Your pleasure they are and were created." (4:11)

WORSHIP HIM!

"You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people and nation." (5:9)

WORSHIP HIM!

"Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing." (5:12)

WORSHIP HIM!

"Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever." (5:13)

WORSHIP HIM!

"Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God forever and ever. Amen" (7:12)

WORSHIP HIM!

"We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who is, and was, and is to come because You have taken to Yourself Your great power, and have reigned." (11:17)

WORSHIP HIM!

"Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are your ways, O King of saints. Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? for You only are holy..." (15:3,4)

WORSHIP HIM!

"Hallelujah: Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God." (19:1)

WORSHIP HIM!

"Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigns." (19:6)

Do something right now. Go back over these ten brief offerings of worship and say them from your own heart to your Lord. The Holy Spirit will guide you on your road of intimacy with God. And remember, while we usually think of "worship" as words spoken or sung to the Lord, it is so much more. Like a moment of silent adoration. Or an act of love offered in His name. Or a heart melted and rendered speechless at the foot of His cross.