There's one friend I talk to a number of times almost every day about anything and everything life throws at us. He is a funny but godly guy, a fellow worship leader, and a soul-friend who pastors my heart continually. Through him God has shown me the kind of sweet fellowship a man is meant to have with a friend. This prophet, sage, and friend is Brandon Wells, and below you'll find his thoughtful answer to the question I threw out recently: What is the most surprising thing you've learned about worship?
The most surprising thing that I've learned about worship is that the edification of people and the glorification of Christ are not at odds. I don't have to make a choice in my worship planning between the two. If I seek Christ's glorification then the people will be edified. Conversely, if I seek what is best for the people then Christ will be glorified. Those who are familiar with the works of King David, Augustine, Pascal, Edwards, Piper, and the like, have come to know this well.
