“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:23-24
The act of worshipping God does not require you to go to a church service or any specific holy place. God is ubiquitous and present everywhere. You do not have to go looking for God. If you are a believer, He lives in you.
You also do not need a minister to worship God or enable you to come into His presence.
Jesus said the hour is coming when you will not worship God on a mountain or in Jerusalem. The Cross shattered the established forms of worship and provided for the true worshippers of God to worship in Spirit and Truth. Jesus explained it is the desire of His Father for all to worship in this manner.
The analogy is comparing the spirit of a man to the Spirit of God. How can you understand the depth of a man’s personality and feelings without being connected to his spirit. Likewise, you cannot understand the deeper things of God unless you are connected to His Spirit.
Jesus said the Holy Spirit will take what belongs to Jesus and share it with you. He is the conduit to the life of Jesus.
As believers, we worship God in truth by reading scripture and applying His values into our life. This can become alive by praying the Word of Christ will dwell richly in you in all wisdom and knowledge.
We worship God in Spirit through praise for who He is and by yielding to the Holy Spirit who resides inside you. You can literally walk with God through His Spirit.
The Holy Spirit offers you the mind of Christ enabling you to have conversations with God. It is your responsibility to be still and listen for His voice.
The Holy Spirit brings the reality of Christ Jesus into your life. Jesus becomes a Living God and your best friend.
Hal Hollister Ministry 