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DO TRACKS HINDER FREEDOM IN WORSHIP ? | Joshua Taliaferro
Worship is a deeply personal and communal experience that transcends time and culture . In seeking a spiritual connection with the Divine , worship leaders often navigate a delicate balance between structure and spontaneity . In the modern era , there seems to be one conversation we ’ ve all had . If you have been in the worship community for very long , you will have heard the discussion and constant question : do tracks hinder freedom in worship ? Do they rob us of those moments in worship that happen spontaneously or do tracks provide us with space to engage with those moments in a structured manner ? In this exploration , we delve into the profound wisdom of the Bible to understand how a harmonious blend of structure and communication can foster a greater sense of freedom , particularly in the context of using tracks in worship .
PART 1 : WHY DO WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP ? The beauty of Christian worship is that Jesus gave us the freedom to express our adoration for him in whatever way would bring glory to Him and simultaneously edify the Church .
There are no specific blueprints on what instruments or tools we should use in praise , only the teaching from Paul that everything we do should be founded on love . And yet , these days when we gather to worship the Lord , it ’ s so easy to compare your sacred time of worship to a church you may see online . With all of the resources we have at our disposal , it ’ s easy to forget why we even come together . We can get so caught up in our execution that we chain ourselves to simple ideas and block any influence the Spirit may have on our gathering . It ’ s important to remember why we come together for corporate worship !
The point of gathering is to worship God and bring Him the glory He deserves . Your role as the worship leader is to lead the congregation in worship . I know this sounds elementary but it ’ s easy to forget that you lead through service . Jesus washed the feet of his disciples , and we should approach our job with the same mentality . That being said , from the moment we plan a set , we must posture our hearts in a place to serve . If we are focused on serving
those around us , I believe the logic for structure begins to show its value . Every week , we have the opportunity to prepare our worship sets so that our church may encounter his presence . That takes time , planning , and most importantly : structure . Let ’ s take a moment to see what the Bible says about structure in worship .
PART 2 : THE TABERNACLE AS A BLUEPRINT FOR STRUCTURE The Bible offers a rich tapestry of guidance on worship , notably exemplified in the construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus . The intricate details prescribed for this sacred space underscore the importance of structure while we connect to the Divine . The Lord gave careful and delicate instructions to Moses on how everything was to be laid out . The Levitical law gave way for the Priests to worship the Lord within the structure He provided . While it ’ s easy to pass that off as the old way of things , I believe that the careful arrangement of elements within the Tabernacle demonstrates that thoughtful organization can enhance the worship experience . Throughout the decades ,
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