For me, as a drummer, worship is something I long to be a part of. What is more significant than worship music? I haven’t anything. What I love is that worship is so free. Spirit-led. It’s taking gifts from God and allowing the Holy Spirit to move in a group to bring praise. That’s all.
“Then David and all Israel played music before God with all their might, with singing, on harps, on stringed instruments, on tambourines, on cymbals, and with trumpets. “
-1 Chronicles 13:8
I have been able to witness a few Spirit-led people in worship.
MorningStar Ministries ( http://www.morningstarministries.org/ )
Anyone from there. They understand worship because they know it is about dedicated, un-divided devotion to worshipping our Saviour.
John Mark McMillan / All The Bright Lights (http://thejohnmark.com/ )
He understands what it is to bring God praise. Period. It is all about allowing the Holy Spirit to move. Seeing him live, as well as his backing band open was a unique experience. All The Bright Lights truly worshipped. Minimal lyrics, yet so worshipful.
Jonathan David Helser (http://www.jonathanhelser.com/jonathanhelser/Home.html )
I saw him lead worship at MorningStar, and it was so pure. He worships & he is so submissive to the Spirit. I suggest you buy his albums as soon as possible.
Rob Walden ( http://www.mycalvarymusic.net/ )
He played drums at the “AL!VE” conference I attended in December through Campus Outreach. I had never witness someone understand his role in worship until I was able to see him play drums with the Josh Ridings Band. Check out his group, MyCalvary.
I say all this to say that worship is so freeing. We make it so structured. We make it so predictable. We need to allow the HS to lead us to worship. Feel the freedom in worship. God intends for us to worship Him however we are led to. Don’t let anyone tell you to be restrained what is in the norms. Embrace your identity in Christ and embrace the unparalleled love He has for us.
