So much of the worship and teaching in the church is about what God has done for us. While that is good and true, very little is spoken or sung about who God is. Yet, eternal life is in knowing God and worship should include praises for who He is.
Let me illustrate my point. I once worked for a Christian mission organization that had daily gatherings. In one such gathering, there was a discussion about encouraging one another. Post It notes were given out so that people could write a note about the attributes that they admired about another person in the organization and them post that note in their work area. I got a note that declared their appreciation for the things that I had done. To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. It is one thing to be praised for the things that you have done, but far more encouraging to be thanked for the positive attributes that you exhibit.
Romans 1:19-20 says, “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” We must offer praises and thanksgiving to God for who He is, and not just for what He does for us.
Reluctant Retiree 