James was advising believers to act on what they had learned and not just be listeners without action. He told them to consider the difference between listening and obeying. It is simply this, if we become complacent with what we hear about God and His truth nothing in us will ever change but if we activate what we hear we’ll begin to see change and eventually become more like Christ.
So, what are we saying as a worship team? Consider the following thoughts…
BE obedient to the truth you hear and know
BE wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove
BE a worshipper – honor God in everything you do
BE diligent (don’t slack off or get complacent and lazy)
BE confident in what God has given you to do
BE respectful of others (kind of considerate)
BE loving, caring and compassionate with each other
BE joyful
BE unified as a team – LEAD the people into worship or they’ll just sit there and stare!
BE skillful and develop your craft
BE a receiver and giver of the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace…)
BE a servant to all (if you won’t serve, you won’t lead)
BE REAL – recognize the difference between acting like a “Christian” and being a active follower of Christ’s teachings. It’ll take a life-time!
When we recognize God’s grace on our pathetic condition we are stimulated to extend grace to your friends, fellow believers and those who don’t know Jesus. He is reaching out to everyone with open arms – are we doing the same? Get into this frame of thinking. Remember, the more we give honor to God the more He reveals Himself to us. The more He reveals Himself to us the more we become aware of our deep need for Him and why we gave honor to Him in the first place. It’s a wonderful cycle of prayer.
REMEMBER TO BE PRAY-ERS TOGETHER AS A TEAM and remember to include the
PRAY for a deeper unity within your worship team. Remember, the worship team is a “body of believers” and amazingly similar to a small church with all those wonderful spiritual gifts at your disposal. You not only play an instrument but as well a spiritual role on the team.
PRAY for the ability to forgive and then forget – that’s what God does. If you haven’t found a reason yet you most certainly will in the future.
PRAY blessings on each other and encourage each other in their talents and gifts. You’ll find the blessings returned to you.
PRAY for freedom to worship with your whole being.
Dan & Jamie Collins
Worship Life 2006
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