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This is not a teaching manual on how to lead
worship; nor is it the life-story of a successful Christian musician - although elements of both are included.
"The Unquenchable Worshipper" is a collection of deep spiritual thoughts on what it means to be a true worshipper of God. Written by well known
British worship leader / recording artist Matt Redman, widely recognised as a man of truly humble spirit, it is indeed his perceptible humility and obvious passion for the Lord that makes this particular title so
inspiring and compelling.
The book is fairly short and easy to read. The author, constantly illustrating with Bible examples and teachings, lists ten essential qualities of a genuine worshipper - he/she is to
be unquenchable, undone, undignified, unpredictable, unveiled, unstoppable, unnoticed, undivided, unsatisfied (yep, unsatisfied - great chapter), and unending! You will have to read the book to uncover the full truths
of these attributes of course, but what primarily came over to me was that worship isn't just about music, it's an attitude of the heart - a 24-hour-a-day lifestyle.
Matt quotes various writers, including a
source of inspiration from days of yore - the indefatigable hymn-writer Charles Wesley. He also shares the beautiful story behind his own song ‘The heart of worship (When the music fades)'.
In essence, as Mike Pilavachi points out in his foreword, this is 'unashamedly a book about God and living a devoted life in his presence'. I, for one, was truly challenged and blessed by it's simple yet
profound message.
Review by Tom Lennie |
