Thoughts on Worship Leading - Part 3

One of my mentors and friends, Chuck Steddom (Worship Pastor at Bethlehem Baptist in Minneapolis) frequently reminded me of the need for the use of scripture in our worship leading. All to often as a young worship leader I tried to use the platform that I was given in order to preach a mini sermon instead of helping people respond to God. I had to come to terms with the fact (and Chuck helped me see this) that ultimately people don't need my words, they need the Word of God. Not that we don't speak to our people when we lead them in worship, but ultimately my hope is they will be left with a grand vision of God which may primarily come through his Word and not a worship leaders clever phrase or devotional thought.