The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
(Rev 2:7 NET)
It might appear odd to start with a verse from Revelation, but we are called as those with an ability to listen. The Verb ἀκουσάτω (to hear) carries the idea that those who have the ability of hearing the word of God have the responsibility to carry out the fullness of listening. This is the pattern of truly leading worship.
Those in leadership handle and extend the things of God to the Church. This means we (as leaders) should be personally involved in the things of God as much as possible. Dwelling inside scripture builds the necessary foundation.
Last year I made the decision to start a cover to cover reading of the Bible for devotional reasons, but also to understand the place of worship in scripture. The decision was highly beneficial.
Worship leadership carries the goal of forming the "ears to hear" in our congregations. In the past, my reading strategy was skipping from verse to verse, chasing memories of past sermons and bible studies. I chose instead to read the entire Bible so I could invest in larger pieces of scripture. The Bible takes large sweeps, and a bit by bit reading doesn't lend to really understanding these narratives.
Every position in Worship (prayers, songs, preaching, technical work or hospitality) can be enriched by long seasons in the scripture. Our own roles are transformed by our time in the text. Those of us involved in each facet will find Biblical models that inform our own service.
As worship leaders we need to be surrounded by Scripture in our own leadership. Our task mirrors the biblical Levites, consecrating ourselves in order to serve the people of God. Scripture is necessary for an abiding life. Alongside with prayer and Christian community, it forms us into the people of God. The three are the necessary pattern of Christlikeness.
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