Worship Together
Psalm 22:27-28
All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord,
and all the families of the nations will bow down before Him,
for dominion belongs to the Lord and He rules over the nations.
Worship together is a worship gathering held weekly or monthly in different cities, dedicated to the restoration of worship in the church and the nations. This gathering aims to recover the essence of worship amidst the brokenness of this age, fully surrender to God’s call, and bring delight to His heart. It is also a time to hear the news from the nations and pray in unity for different people groups. As we prepare for the Lord’s return, we earnestly hope that holy disciples will arise in the church and among the nations to greet the coming King. We pray that this worship gathering will be the first step towards the hope of his return.
Worship and Missions
Our ultimate goal is not missions, but worship. Missions exist only because there are still places where worship does not. In the end, what remains is not missions but worship, for what ultimately matters is not humanity, but God Himself. Missions serve the purpose of gathering all of God’s people, and ultimately, worship will continue forever.
Therefore, worship is both the goal and the driving force of missions. The ultimate aim of our mission work is to help all nations abundantly experience the glory of God, delight in His greatness, and worship Him. As the Scripture says, “The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice” (Psalm 97:1), and “May the peoples praise You, God; may all the peoples praise You. May the nations be glad and sing for joy” (Psalm 67:3-4). In this way, our missions exist so that God may be praised among the nations.
However, worship is not merely the goal of missions; it is also its source of power. To lead others into fervent worship of God, we must first proclaim the gospel and present Him as He truly is. If we ourselves do not deeply embrace the confession, “I will rejoice in the Lord… I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing the praises of Your name, O Most High” (Psalm 104:34; 9:2), we cannot effectively declare, “Let the nations be glad!”
Missions begin and end with worship. Missions do not arise from a pursuit of human benefit, but from the pursuit of God’s glory. When we prioritize God’s glory above all else, we will serve people rightly and honor Him as He deserves. When the flame of worship, grounded in God’s true worth, burns brightly, the light of missions will shine even into the darkest corners of the world.
The Vision of Worship Together
The "Worship Together" gathering is a vital space for practicing this calling. Worship is more than just a meeting; it is a communal worship of God that also encompasses prayer and dedication for the nations. Through Worship Together, we hope that disciples from the church and the nations will rise with the power of worship and missions, and ultimately move toward becoming a worshiping community that gives glory to God until the day of the Lord’s return. As we magnify God and reveal His true worth, we advance with eager anticipation towards the day when the redeemed of all nations will come and praise Him. We move forward, longing for the fullness of worship to fill the earth.