Preparing for the Ultimate Worship Service: A Life of Daily Devotion
Isaac Megbolugbe
February 19, 2025
As believers, we are destined for the ultimate worship service in Heaven, where we will join the four creatures in crying out “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come” (Revelation 4:8-11). To be ready for this glorious moment, our mentality must be one of daily preparation, surrender, and devotion. Just as a choir practices daily to perfect their harmony and pitch, we too must practice living a life worthy of worshiping a holy God.
Apostle Paul’s words in Philippians 3:12-14 serve as a guiding principle: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” Paul’s mindset was one of constant pursuit, striving to align his life with the holiness of God. He understood that worship is not just a Sunday service, but a daily offering of ourselves as living sacrifices.
To prepare for the ultimate worship service, we must:
1. _Acknowledge God’s holiness_: Recognize that God is holy and worthy of our worship.
2. _Pursue holiness in our lives_: Strive to live a life that reflects God’s character, seeking to be perfected in His image.
3. _Empty ourselves daily_: Offer ourselves as living sacrifices, surrendering our will, desires, and interests to God.
4. _Practice daily devotion_: Engage in consistent prayer, Bible study, and service to others, cultivating a deepening relationship with God.
5. _Seek harmony with others_: Just as the four creatures cry out in unison, we must strive for unity and harmony with fellow believers, presenting a unified offering of worship to God.
By adopting this mentality, we will be ready to join the heavenly worship service, where every aspect of our being will be consumed by the cry of “Holy, holy, holy.” Our daily lives will become a reflection of our ultimate purpose: to worship a holy God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
As we prepare for the ultimate worship service, we must remember that worship is not just about singing songs or reciting prayers, but about living a life that honors God. It’s about surrendering our will to His, our desires to His desires, and our interests to His interests.
In Romans 12:1-2, Paul writes, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
This passage highlights the importance of offering ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. It’s a call to transform our minds, to renew our thinking, and to align our lives with God’s will.
As we prepare for the ultimate worship service, let us remember that:
– _Worship is a lifestyle, not just an event_
– _Worship requires surrender, not just singing_
– _Worship demands holiness, not just happiness_
– _Worship is about God, not about us_
By embracing this mentality, we will be ready to join the heavenly worship service, where every aspect of our being will be consumed by the cry of “Holy, holy, holy.” We will be part of the chorus of worshipers, singing in perfect harmony, with hearts full of adoration and lives fully surrendered to God.
