Changed in His Presence - Sam Hinn

What Is Worship?
name.
Then they proclaimed His name and His
deeds in song for all the people of Israel to
remember. They sang psalms and spoke of His
wondrous works. They gave Glory to His Name.
As the people progressed in their praises,
seeking fresh revelation from God, their hearts
rejoiced and their strength was renewed. As they
called to memory his marvelous works in the
past, they were encouraged that He would
continue to act in their behalf.
Such worship was spontaneous and full of joy
and celebration. Israel became a worshipping
nation. Again and again, "all the people said,
'Amen,' and praised the Lord" (1 Chr. 16:36).
In the Psalms of David we see a wide range
of passionate adoration to the Lord. The psalms
were Israel's response to God. From agony to
expectation, from fear to joy. They are filled with
adoration, thanksgiving and prayer. Many of
these Psalms were borne out of the celebration of
worship that took place in David's tabernacle.
Today I love to be in the midst of a large
auditorium filled with people celebrating the
worthiness of God in their worship. I love to hear
a mighty choir singing forth the praises of God to
the accompaniment of musicians glorifying God
through their instruments. I love to see a host of
people, arms raised and faces glowing, singing in
unison of the goodness of God.
Our worship is a celebration. Large or small,
young or old, whatever our denomination or
geographical location—we can celebrate the
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