Worship Leading
There's something special about worship leading. Something where God gives you the grace of his Spirit and gives you a bigger heart for the people with you, for him. It's a unique experience one I haven't really found anywhere else, except perhaps in prayers of encouragement. It's not like you transform into this other super-godly-uber-being, but there is a sense of God moving through you. At least, there is for me. I don't think is true of every worship leader. It seems to me there is a sense of anointing over certain worship leaders. I have experienced this with people like Chris Tomlin at concerts as well. It wasn't the large crowds or the loud voices, but God was using him in a tangible way. All worship leaders go through dry periods, where they're left asking where God's spirit has gone. He's still there, it's just, we become so accustomed to his presence, that we forget he has a choice in the matter. It's not like he's left is entirely, for he dwells in the hearts of all those who trust in Jesus Christ, but he has removed the sense of wonder that he sometimes brings to the table that causes our hearts to gasp in awe. Or maybe it's just we're not listening properly. If I had to guess, I'd probably say it was the latter. But God uses worship leaders, no we don't physically bring people into God's presence, Jesus accomplished that task, but he does use us to remind people where they're standing. To help them listen for the word of God, the word of the Spirit, who is constantly whispering remembrances of God's faithfulness to his people. We are not indispensable, but we are useful and God has certainly used us well in generations past, today, and I'm sure will continue to do so into the future. We are after all, worship leaders. Which means we are truly seeking to be an example of what it looks like to bow down, and worship our savior.
