Understanding WORSHIP 5

a NETWORK

The big vision of God for man since genesis was that he should build his worship into a life of networking. Of course the purpose of the creation of man is worship. But God knew Adam could not do this alone. There was need for networking. And this is why God had to create a partner for Adam, so there could be a networking. This means two or more people who are created in his image and likeness talking together, sharing ideas, relating, helping and supporting one another to fulfill that purpose. Bible says two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labour. When one falls, the other will lift him up. When two lie together, they can keep each other warm, but woe to him that is alone when he falls because he has no one to lift him up(Ecclesiastic 4:9-11). Unfortunately, Eve did not understand the networking base of her creation. If she did, she would have talked with Adam on the forbidden fruit, asking for his opinion and, more importantly, his verdict as the head of the house, before eating it. Worship is living right. But you cannot do this alone. You need to build your worship life to a networking base. This means relating and fellowshipping with people of same spirit, people who can tell you God's mind, people who can encourage you, comfort you, give you godly advice and support you in time of storm, so that you won't drop your faith in God. This is why Bible says we should not forsake the assembling of the brethren( Hebrew 10:25) because it is the time to network. We are to come together to edify one another and give food to the hungry among us so that they won't be overcome by the temptation to drop their faith or steal, thereby defiling their worship to God. The early believers always met, admonishing one another in God's word and sharing foods. The network base of worship is the strength of the Church. And we are the church, not the building. If you are not connected with or surrounded by the right people, your worship life will soon die. Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers(2 Cor. 6:14). Evil communication corrupts good manners(1 Cor. 15:33).
The network base of your worship to God is your strength. Get God, Get people, Get Strength. You cannot fulfill that purpose alone.

- Michael Olugbenga Babalola