We have been out of touch for awhile, but we are back! We are excited to hear about your worship endeavors. Let’s connect! Be on the look out for new material, podcasts, devotions, and encouragement as we journey together.
Thanks for your patience,
Rob Thorson
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) “Faith is the confidence in what we hope for and the assurance about what we do not see.”
For 18 years I have served as the worship pastor for the same church. My wife and I have truly enjoyed doing life with this precious group of people. Several years ago, we had a pastoral change. The Lord brought a dynamic pastor in to lead our flock. She and I have worked very well together, creating many three dimensional worship services through worship music, creative backgrounds, and inspiring messages.
About five months ago, God began to speak to my heart that it was time to step down. Step down where? To what? He did not respond to my numerous questions. Instead, He continued to make it clear to my heart. “It’s time for you to step down.”
So, as of December 31st of this year, I will no longer be a full time worship pastor at a local church. I am on an adventure into the unknown. I have no idea what it will look like. God has not given me an agenda or an itinerary. His only words are “Follow me.” And so, I will follow.
Here is what I do know…He is faithful. He has a plan far greater than I can comprehend. He equips and provides wherever He leads. It’s not about me. It’s about His Kingdom. I need only obey. Step. By. Step.
15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children.[h] Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”[i]16 For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. 17 And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering. (Romans 8:15-17 NLT)
It’s incredible to think that the God of the Universe, the God who made everything, the God who has always and will always exist, gave His Son as a sacrifice for my sin and your sin so that we could be made righteous. What’s more, God has adopted us as His children, joint-heirs with Christ in God’s glory!
Our worship flows out of the revelation of that adoption. How can we keep from singing the name of God?! How can we keep quiet about the opportunity for anyone to join us in this adoption?! 16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave[a] his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NLT)
“I know I am loved by the King, and it makes my heart want to sing!” “How Can I Keep From Singing” by Chris Tomlin
