Do you ever sing praises to the Lord when you are alone?
We may sing along as we hear a song or hymn on the radio or other media source. We sing in church or in a group of other Christians, but do you sing to the Lord as worship when you are alone? Just because you love Him and worship Him.
If you never have done that, try it. Jesus delights in our worship from the heart.
Sunday is special because it is a day when we can gather with family and friends in church.
God is always with us wherever we are but I believe He is pleased when we gather as a group to worship Him.
December. The busiest month of the year for most people.
Christmas, Hanukkah, and other important events like birthdays or anniversaries take place this month.
We get so busy that we forget the most important thing. That is time for God. He sent his son, Jesus so that everyone has opportunity to accept him and have eternal life.
So today, the first Sunday of the year, let us decide to put Jesus first by starting everyday with Bible reading and prayer.
God gives us eternal life, peace, joy and blessings. What does he want in return? He wants our worship, obedience, love and devotion.
A great place to worship Him is in a Bible believing church. How will you spend your day today?
Today, Carolyn Curtis is in Ireland where she will be attending Mallow Bible Fellowship. Isn’t it wonderful that wherever we are in the world we can find a place to worship Jesus.
When we are born again, fellowship and worshiping with others is a great blessing no matter where we are.
At this church there is a great ethnic diversity. People from several different countries attend, but the common bond of loving Jesus unites us to love one another.
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7
Truth! The Bible tells us to worship Him in spirit and in truth!
What is the truth? God sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross, was buried and then rose from the dead 3 days later.
Jesus died that you and I can have eternal life. He alone can save you from the penalty of sin.
Worship the truth today. Jesus!
This verse shows us several things.
First, the Lord, Jesus, is worthy of our worship. Not only did He give His life for us by dying on the cross, but He loves us and makes intercession for us to the Father when our enemy attacks us.
He created all things. This world is beautiful. Mountains, valleys, rivers, oceans, forests, deserts, and all kinds of animals. We could tell of so much beauty created by Him.
What is amazing, is that He has pleasure in the things He created. He gives us the opportunity to enjoy all the things He created also.
Today, look around. Really look around at the beauty God has created. Then praise Him for all of it, small or large.
Today many of us will go to church to worship God our Savior, Jesus. Some people cannot go to church for various reasons but worship Him in their hearts.
Others choose not to worship God at all but follow after pleasure and things that are unimportant.
Someday, the Bible tells us that every knee will bow to Jesus. Which do you choose? Worship Him today or be forced to bow your knee to Him at the judgement seat?
The account of the wise men who came to worship Jesus is found in Matthew 2:1-12. Tradition says they were three kings who came from the east but the country they came from is not mentioned. They were thought to be 3 because of the number of gifts and kings because of the value of the gold, frankincense and myrrh.
They followed a star which appeared in the heavens until they came to Jerusalem and inquired of Herod where the King was born. Herod wanted to know more about this baby and asked the wise men to bring news of His whereabouts when they found Him. They continued to follow the star, presented their gifts and worshiped Jesus.
Jesus was not in the manger at the time the wise men found him, as is often pictured in Christmas cards and manger scenes, but was now a young child as the Bible states. Probably about 2 years old or a little younger and was in a house with Mary his mother. Then being warned in a dream the wise men went a different way back to their country and did not report to Herod.
There is a saying,”Wise men still seek Him”. Are you seeking Jesus? What He wants is our desire to follow Him as the wise men followed the star and to worship Him and give the gift of ourselves to Him. Are you wise?
Matthew 2:1-2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him
What a wonderful verse to start with for the month of December! God does supply all our needs.
Some people have abundance of money and material things. Others have very little. The Christmas season is a time for giving. It is not the cost of the gifts, it is the gift given from the heart that counts.
A phone call, letter or an invitation for a meal can mean more than the most expensive present in the world. Your time with your friends and family is the most meaningful gift you can give.
God wants the same thing. You can give a large offering, go to church or do some charity work, but the most important thing you can give to God is time to read His word, pray and then tell someone else about His special gift, the Lord Jesus.
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