02/18/19 REMEMBER THIS ABOUT WORSHIP

02/18/19 REMEMBER THIS ABOUT WORSHIP

I love real worship, but remember.
1. Don't tip the cup.
2. Don't quench the Spirit.
3. Don't miss the moment.

EXPLANATION:
1. DON'T TIP THE CUP. The Bible refers to believers having their cup (their inner man) overflowing with the presence and blessing of God. This may be manifested in holy quietness, shouting, clapping, jumping, running, crying, hand waving. We should all look for the filling of the Holy Spirit to overflow our hearts. But we must be careful to keep the cup level. In other words, our overflow expression should not be subsidized with mere human excitement or fleshly expression. If your cup overflows is should be with an over abundance of God's presence and nothing added.

2. DON'T QUENCH THE SPIRIT. Sometimes God fills a believer to the point of overflowing, with one of the physical manifestations mentioned above or with a song or with a testimony or with a an outreach of love to a fellow worshiper. However, some believers choose to not be outwardly demonstrative, and they suppress that moving of God. When that happens they quench the Holy Spirit, Who is giving them an opportunity to draw closer to God and giving them an opportunity to be an encouragement to other believers.

3. DON'T MISS THE MOMENT. The outpouring is at God's choosing and timing. If we suppress it or quench it, then we are not promised that we will ever sense His presence in that way again. It may be the last time that God chooses to flow through you and into others around you. At the moment you sense His overwhelming presence there may be a person in the service who needs the encouragement of your open praise.