True Worshipers

Oct 19, 2025    Nate Hlad

This powerful exploration of John 4:7-25 takes us deep into the heart of what it means to truly worship God. We discover that our deepest longings—those persistent thirsts we try to quench with relationships, achievements, or religious rituals—are actually a longing for God himself. The conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman reveals something revolutionary: true worship isn't about the right mountain, the right traditions, or even having all the correct theological answers. Instead, Jesus introduces us to worship 'in spirit and truth,' a kind of worship that flows from being spiritually alive and connected to God's own nature. The passage reveals three profound truths: God initiates true worship by seeking worshipers, God embodies true worship in the eternal joy and love shared among Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and God requires true worship because we must be like Him to enter His presence. What's breathtaking is that through Christ's death and resurrection, we who were spiritually dead have been made alive and invited into the very circle of divine adoration and joy. This isn't just about Sunday morning—it's about being transformed by the living water Jesus offers, experiencing the fruit of the Spirit, and finding our souls truly satisfied in God himself. We're challenged to recognize that Jesus is our worship leader, bringing us into what God has been doing for all eternity.