Does God have a Big Ego?

I have heard it said that worship is all about God. 

But why does God want us to worship Him? 

One answer might be...

"Because He tells us to"

       Which leads to another question? 

           "So why would God want us to worship Him?"

    "Does he have a big ego?"

         "Does he need it?"

              "Is He insecure?"

"If God is Omnipotent, full of glory, completely and utterly sustained by his own being and essence, certainly worthy, why does he need or want more glory from us?

I believe the answer to that question is rooted deeply in the question, 

"Who are we and what is our purpose for being here?"  While God is clearly to be the focus of our adoration, there is clearly a plan behind placing that purpose within the heart of humanity. The Bible tells us that in the beginning human existence itself was all about God. God's glory, to some degree, was expressed and even shared by God with his image bearing creation. 

Is there anything that brings the Creator more glory than seeing His most prized creation reflecting his glory, his essence, his character, his nature. When I see my children living out the values and character that I instilled in them, it is nothing less than glorious. 

The Bible paints a clear picture that restoring God's image within humanity is central to the movement of the restoration of all things made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus even says that he has shared his glory with his followers that they might experience the same union that he and his Father share. 

That they may reflect his image and likeness once again. 

Can you hear the Word, that was in the beginning? 

The Word that SPOKE us into existence to live and love and carry the image and essence of the Triune God. 

He wants us to rediscover our purpose.

He has not given up on us.

God so loves the world....he longs for his glory to be restored within us. 

Listen to Paul in 2 Cor  3:16-18

     

     But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where 

     the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the 

     glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory 

     to another.

THIS IS THE REASON FOR WORSHIP!

As we gaze upon and admire God's Glory, His Character, His Nature, His Attributes,

God restores his image in us.

So worship IS all about God that He might in turn share his glory with us. Wow Humbling!