Lutheran worship puts the focus squarely on Jesus Christ, who is present for us and with us though His Word and Sacrament. Lutheran worship is, therefore, Chirst-centered, no man-centered. When we are gathered for worship, we are not contemplating some faroff Chirst or meditating on abstract concepts, or pondering various principles for living. Neither are we in church to be amused or entertained. Christ is living and active among us, right where He has pormised to be in His Word and Sacraments. Jesus said "Lo, I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matt. 18:20). When He gathers us around His Word and Sacraments, He fufills this promise to us once again.