In John’s Revelation, Jesus stands at the center of worship in the great throne scene of chapter 5. Angels, living creatures, and elders—numbering ten thousand times ten thousand—cry out with a loud voice:
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor, and glory and blessing!”
Today is Sunday—the first day of the week. As believers gather in places of worship around the world, we come for one central reason: to honor Jesus Christ.
We sing about Him—His life, His sacrificial death, and His victorious resurrection. Through song, we teach and admonish one another as we praise His name.
Our prayers rise to God in the name of Jesus—by His authority. He is our mediator, our access to the Father.
Our Communion is Christ-centered. We remember Him. We reflect on the cross. And we recognize our continual need for cleansing through His blood.
Our preaching is Christ-centered as well. Every lesson, every command, every duty ultimately points back to Him. He is the foundation and focus of our faith.
Even our giving serves the work of Christ, honoring Him by advancing His mission.
Today, wherever you are in the world, don’t lose sight of the center of your worship—Jesus Christ
–Ken Weliever, The Preacherman
(Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared in January 2016 and is being re-shared this week while I focus on sermon preparation. Though written 10 years ago, its message remains timeless. BTW, these original posts have been edited by Grammarly and ChatGPT. #2016)
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