📃09 February 2025 Yeshua HaMashiach Worship Tabernacle Hands of Compassion (YHWTHOC) Sunday Message: Serving God in Spirit and Truth: Part 1 - The Call to Authentic Worship *Introduction* Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to share with you a powerful message from our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a message that challenges us to examine our relationship with God and to ask ourselves: Are we serving God in spirit and truth? Are we truly seeking God with our hearts, or are we just going through the motions? In our world today, it's easy to get caught up in the superficial and the external. We can get so focused on our outward appearance, our social media profiles, and our reputations that we forget what's truly important. But Jesus is calling us to something more. He's calling us to a deeper level of worship, one that is not just external but internal. *The Call to Serve God in Spirit and Truth* In John 4:23-24, Jesus says, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." Here, Jesus emphasizes the importance of authenticity in our worship. He's saying that God is not interested in our external rituals and practices if they're not accompanied by a genuine heart. He's saying that true worship is not just about what we do but about who we are. In 1 Samuel 16:7, we read, "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." God is not impressed by our outward appearance or our external actions. He's looking for a heart that is genuine, sincere, and true. *The Danger of Superficial Worship* But what happens when our worship becomes superficial? What happens when we focus more on the external than the internal? In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus says, "This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men." Here, Jesus is warning us about the danger of superficial worship. He's saying that when our worship is not accompanied by a genuine heart, it's meaningless. It's just a bunch of empty words and actions. In our world today, it's easy to get caught up in the superficial. We can get so focused on our social media profiles, our reputations, and our outward appearances that we forget what's truly important. But Jesus is calling us to something more. He's calling us to a deeper level of worship, one that is not just external but internal. *Conclusion* Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Let us heed the call of Jesus to serve God in spirit and truth. Let us examine our lives and our hearts, and let us ask ourselves: Are we truly seeking God with our hearts, or are we just going through the motions? Let us remember that God is not impressed by our outward appearance or our external actions. He's looking for a heart that is genuine, sincere, and true. Let us seek to serve God in spirit and truth and let us experience the joy and the freedom that comes from a genuine relationship with Him. May God bless you and guide you as you seek to serve Him in spirit and truth. May God's blessings, peace, and love be upon you! May you continue to stand strong on God's word, no matter the challenges or obstacles you face. Final Blessing May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 Go in peace, dear brothers and sisters, and may God's divine qualities be your guiding light on your journey. 💥♨️YHWTHOC✊🔥