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John 4:23 Β· KJV

"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

21Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
22Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
23But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
25The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

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Devotional Reflection

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God seeks true worshipers. He looks for people who want to praise Him in an honest, heart-to-heart way. He gives us His Spirit to help us worship in our search (Philippians 3:3; Jude 20; Romans 8:26-27). Most of all, He wants us to worship Him in a way that honors Him and comes from the heart.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank you for your Holy Spirit, who is praying for us right now to make this prayer perfect. My heart races when I think about the fact that you not only know me but also want me to be with you. Please accept my weak words and hear the emotion in my heart as I say, "Thank you!" for everything you've done for me. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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