In Spirit and in Truth - Book of John 4,24

The Bible verse we are looking at is from the New Testament Gospel of John in the King James Version. It says " God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." What did Jesus mean by this statement? As with many of his statements this verse can be interpreted many different ways.

Personally, to worship in spirit would seem to mean in our inner being, in our heart or in our spiritual self. So often God is used when it is convenient or to show others that we are religious, good or faithful people. I don't think God cares that much about the outward appearance as He does about our heart.

To me the important word(s) are in truth. If we think that we know the truth then God cannot reveal it to us by His Spirit. I believe that real revelation comes from God's Spirit to our spirit. This happens when we seek to know Him or worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.

Another important things that this verse implies is that God is not so much concerned about which church we belong to or some outward profession of belief as He is our spiritual condition. I believe that God in anxious to reveal many things at this time but He needs people who are open to hearing what He has to say. Those are the ones who worship in spirit and in truth.

The truth is very powerful! Even Jesus said that you will know the truth and the truth will make you free! Maybe that's why God seeks those who seek Him in spirit and in truth.

Author: AF 637