Back in 1997, Matt Redman wrote the now famous song  “The Heart of Worship” as a response to a challenge from his pastor.  It seems that music had become an obstacle, perhaps even an idol to the congregation.  So the pastor got rid of the band and the PA.   For a month or so, they sang acapella.  This song was born during that time and was Matt Redman’s personal response to the challenge. 

Recently, we sang that song during a Sunday evening service.  I was struck by one line in the song: 

“I’ll bring you more than a song,  for a song in itself Is not what you have required….”

 The line struck a chord with me, and led to these two thoughts.   First, if a song is not what He requires of us to worship him, then Read the rest of this entry →