Check out Psalm 47.
The Bible instructs us to dance, to play musical instruments, and to do all kinds of outward things to express worship to the Lord. (Psalm 47:1) WE NEED TO DO THIS; it brings a release in our lives, it honors God, and it aids in defeating the devil.
It is not enough to just say, "Well, God knows how I feel about Him. I do not have to make a big display." That would be no different from saying, "Well, God knows I believe in Him; therefore, there is no real need for me to be baptized." Or to say, "God knows I'm sorry for my sins; therefore, there is no need for me to admit my sins and repent for them." We readily see how foolish this would be, and people from all denominations teach people to have outward expression of their praise and worship. Some teach that quiet reverence is the only proper way to worship. We definitely need to be quiet and reverent before the Lord at times, but we also need to express our emotions in worship. I am convinced that God gave us emotions for more purposes than just being enthusiastic about a new car or a new jewelry.
It is tragic not to allow people the freedom to express their hearts and their love for God in a balanced way. It is wrong to be so afraid of something getting out of balanced that we cut it off altogether. It is also a bad idea to do things the same way every time because "that is the way we have always done them." We must always be open to growth, which always involve change. Jesus said that He could not pour new wine into old wineskins, meaning some of the people's old ways had to go (Matt. 9:17). They had to "let go" of old things and take hold of the new, fresh things. Knowledge and revelation are progressive; if a thing, such as your worship, is not moving forward in your life, it is at the point of dying.
Be expressive in your praise and worship! God deserves our highest praise.
