This week as we continue our series on Experience Worship, we will be looking at how humility plays a part in our worship.
Humility is an interesting word, especially in Anabaptist circles. We sort of “pride” ourselves in being simple, humble folks.
In preparation for this week, I read an article written by a Pastor of Mega-Church and he was talking about the need for humility in our worship and while talking about their humble authentic worship he mentioned the fog machine that the worship team uses during the singing time at this church…
Yeah, you read that correctly… a fog machine as a part of worship.
If I am honest, I was turned off a bit after reading that fog machines are used during worship. But it got me thinking.
Instantly after reading about the use of fog machine, I made some judgements about their worship and how the worship at Marion is way better…
Sounds very humble, right?
Who am I to judge how others worship?
If worship, at its heart, is an act of orientation, we turn toward God, acknowledging who God is… Creator, Sustainer, Lord. Humility makes that possible because it loosens our grip on self-importance. Without humility, we tend to center ourselves, even in worship. Then why am I judging how they worship?
Humility also creates honesty. It allows us to come before God without pretending…without needing to impress, perform, or hide our weakness. That kind of openness is essential for real worship. Scripture often points to this: God is not looking for polished outward acts, but for hearts that are receptive. Humility brings us to God as we truly are, which is the only place genuine worship can begin.
There’s also a relational aspect. Pride isolates. Pride puts us above others or keeps us guarded. Humility, on the other hand, draws us into community. Worship is something the church is invited to do together. Humility helps us listen, yield, and value others, so that worship becomes shared participation rather than individual expression.
Humility isn’t just an attitude we bring into worship… it’s a way of life that makes all of life an opportunity to worship God.
Let’s talk about it on Sunday. Bring your fog machine if it helps you worship.
~ Pastor Dustin
