In John chapter 6 we read the story of Jesus walking on the sea to catch up to his disciples. I want to point out something obvious to me that some modern churches have lost sight of. The Bible clearly says that Jesus and then Peter walked on the sea.
"So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid." John 6:19
Jesus did not run to them. He did not dance on the water. He did not swim to them or roll around on the sea. He walked.
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2Cor.5:7
The Christian life is a long walk. Our worship ought to mirror our life. Dancing or exuberant actions do not keep in line with a walk of faith. Worship is an act of faith and gratitude, not an excuse to let it all hang out and give vent to our emotions.
Some churches need to repent and return to the heart of worship. They need to turn on the lights and fire Jezebel the worship leader. You do not have to be fleshly to be relevant. Worship is to turn our thoughts toward Christ, not to express our emotional feelings. True worship in Spirit and in truth is attractive to the lost.
No one can run forever. There may be dancing in Heaven. But we need to learn how to walk no matter how we feel. Walking was good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for us on Sunday morning.
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