Worship involves action and response.

• God’s Action:  God graciously invites us into his presence. (Isaiah 55; Matthew 11.28)
• Our Response: We come reverently, aware of God’s holiness and significance; and we express humility by confessing our sins.  (see Isaiah 6)
• God’s Action: God speaks the gospel of forgiveness and reconciliation to us.
• Our Response: We celebrate our redemption with joy and gratitude.

In true, biblical worship, God always initiates, and we respond to Him.