Therefore, how much reverence and fear should be in the hearts of God’s servants who are in the Most Holy Place! The congregation who once worshiped from the outer court can now come into the Holy Place to worship, thanks to God’s grace. See, this privilege is given to us through our Lord Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, the Most Holy Place should always be regarded and maintained as sacred. Women should not enter there, for it is the place where our Lord resides. It is from there that God speaks to us through His servants. Therefore, if the Most Holy Place is kept pure, our God will dwell there continuously. In some places of worship, the Most Holy Place is not maintained properly, and we see that God’s presence is not there, nor His works or blessings. Hence, God’s servants must be very mindful of this matter. Now, let us come to the main point.
Worshiping God is of utmost importance. Worship must be offered to God at the right time. If the Sunday service begins at 10 am, then worship should be offered precisely at that time. The Lord arrives right at 10 am, to be present there. I have seen this in many services. There was also a revelation regarding worship timing, where the Lord revealed that at exactly 10 am an angel sits at the entrance of the sanctuary, noting who comes late and who arrives on time for worship. It is according to this that the Lord’s blessings are given to us.
Alright, let that be. How do you worship the Lord? Our Lord Jesus Christ says, "Let it be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). That is, just as the four living creatures, the twenty-four elders, and countless angels worship the Lord in heaven, He desires that we also worship our God in the same way here on earth (Revelation 4:1-11). There, the angels first glorify and praise our Lord God (Revelation 4:8, 7:12). They sing songs and glorify Him (Revelation 5:10, 14:3). Their sole purpose is to glorify our Lord God. In the same way, God desires that pleasing worship be offered to Him on earth.
Today, we know that disorder is found in many forms of worship. Many worship God according to their desires. Those who worship the Lord should pay close attention. Observe what the Bible says about this. If we worship in this way, the Lord will accept our worship. First, those who worship must keep their bodies pure (Romans 12:1). Second, they must worship in the Spirit (Philippians 3:3). Third, they must have truth in their lives (John 4:24). Fourth, there must be reverence for the Lord, followed by worship with devotion (Hebrews 12:28). After that, worship must be done with trembling (Psalm 2:11). Worship must also be done with one heart (Acts 4:31, 32). Finally, worshipers should be holy in their lives and worship in the beauty of holiness (Psalm 29:2). The Lord desires that those who worship Him do so in this manner. This is what is called your "reasonable worship" (Romans 12:1).
But today, those who worship the Lord are not focused on this. Instead, they adorn themselves with elaborate hairstyles, makeup, and fancy clothing. They pursue all these outward adornments and neglect the holiness that God desires (Psalm 29:2). Dear ones! What our Lord God expects from us is the adornment of holiness. Without this, worship is of no benefit to us. Therefore, both God’s servants and His people must prioritize holiness. Our Lord says, "Be holy because I am holy" (Leviticus 19:2). Today, in many worship gatherings, God’s servants and people worship without holiness, and thus we see the lack of God’s blessings in worship. Those who come to worship often leave as they come, with no sense of fulfillment, indicating that God’s presence was not there in the worship. To bring about change or to make our worship acceptable to God, every congregation must conduct a purification worship service. God’s servants and children must confess their sins (Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:7-9). When this is done, the Lord will accept the worship we offer.