Prayer – Lord Jesus, did You ever celebrate Your
birthday?
Scripture. This is the day the LORD has
made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
Meditate. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.
Birthdays were celebrated in both the Old and New
Testaments.
Pharaoh's birthday
came three days later, and he prepared a banquet for all his officials and
staff. He summoned his chief cup-bearer and chief baker to join the other
officials. Genesis 40:20
But at a birthday
party for Herod, Herodias's daughter performed a dance that greatly pleased him….Matthew
14:6
Most of the celebrations throughout the Bible are
associated with festival—not so much personal individuals. Jesus had a special
day when He was dedicated to God when He was eight days old. Birthday
celebrations are a fun way to focus on just one person—to recognize their birth,
the day they became a Christian or their baptism. People like to be remembered.
Recall that one of the thieves on the cross with Jesus asked Him to remember
him when Jesus came into His Kingdom. Read it for yourself in Luke 23. Paul thought
fondly of others as he traveled, recognizing that they thought of him, too.
I am so glad that
you always keep me in your thoughts, and that you are following the teachings I
passed on to you. 1 Corinthians 11:2
Culturally in the United State, celebrating birthdays is
important for children, teens and adults—even if it is just a favorite meal or
a special dessert. Cake or pie, anyone? There are religious groups that do not recognize
individual’s special days, national or religious holidays. That’s OK for them—and
we should respect their choice. But as for me and my family, we will celebrate unto
the Lord, for this is the day that the Lord has created and we will rejoice in
it!
Verse of Salvation ~ Even though the fig trees have no
blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop
fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the
fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I
will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign LORD is my
strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights. Habakkuk
3:17-19 (Underlined for emphasis.)
Happy Birthday, Isaac
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