Merry Christmas - Worship the Lord

Daily Lectionary Readings - Monday December 25

Psalm 96
Isaiah 9:2-7
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14  (15-20)

Sing a new song to the LORD! Let the whole earth sing to the LORD! Sing to the LORD; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods. The gods of other nations are mere idols, but the LORD made the heavens! Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty fill his sanctuary. O nations of the world, recognize the LORD; recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong. Give to the LORD the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his courts. Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. Tell all the nations, "The LORD reigns!" The world stands firm and cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy! Let the trees of the forest rustle with praise before the LORD, for he is coming! He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and the nations with his truth. Psalm 96:1-13

What is in your heart today?

Worship the Lord! Have you bowed down and worshiped Jesus? You don't have to be in church to worship. Right where you are you can bow down in your heart--praise the Lord--honor Him. Sing a new--or old song, hymn or spiritual song to Him. Give Him glory like the angels did when they declared His birth to the shepherds. He is your Messiah--my Messiah. We are part of God's miraculous plan to save mankind. Jesus is God's gift to us. For unto us a child is born, a son is given. Isaiah 9:6. Open that gift carefully--and give it a special place--the center of your life--the throne of your heart. Have you accepted God's gift? Is Jesus on the throne of your heart?

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, Thank You for humbling Yourself to become that baby in the manger and our Savior on the cross. I praise you and rejoice in receiving you as my"gift" today. 

Daily Bible Reading: 2 Timothy
Advent Random Act of Kindness - Share a gift with a homeless or needy person--or with your neighbor next door.

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