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Reflection: The wise men's worship
Reflection: The wise men's worship
Reflection: The wise men's worship
Reflection: The wise men's worship
Read / Listen to Matthew 2:1-12
Expectant, excited and extravagant worship. This sums up the wise men's worship and what we can learn from their response to seeking and finding the true Messiah.
Expectant. These men were awaiting something; they didn't know what or who, but they were ready, seeking the truth. When they travelled, after the birth of Jesus, perhaps over a year later, they were expectant. They travelled many miles because they were hopeful of finding something incredible at the end of their journey.
Excited. Well, they certainly weren't disappointed! When they met Jesus, they "rejoiced exceedingly with great joy." They were overcome with excitement about meeting King Jesus. The account also tells us they "fell down and worshiped Him." Scholarly men, know throughout the land for being well-educated, impressive people, fell to their knees in worship - showing us how powerful Jesus' presence is.
And finally, they were extravagant in their worship. They brought with them three marvelous gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They brought their very best, leaving all else behind to worship Jesus.
The wise men's response is a challenge to us all: does our worship look like this? SAT-7 knows that worship can come at such a cost for many who raise their voices in praise across the Middle East and North Africa.
Sunday 24 December
Read / Listen to Matthew 2:1-12
Expectant, excited and extravagant worship. This sums up the wise men's worship and what we can learn from their response to seeking and finding the true Messiah.
Expectant. These men were awaiting something; they didn't know what or who, but they were ready, seeking the truth. When they travelled, after the birth of Jesus, perhaps over a year later, they were expectant. They travelled many miles because they were hopeful of finding something incredible at the end of their journey.
Excited. Well, they certainly weren't disappointed! When they met Jesus, they "rejoiced exceedingly with great joy." They were overcome with excitement about meeting King Jesus. The account also tells us they "fell down and worshiped Him." Scholarly men, know throughout the land for being well-educated, impressive people, fell to their knees in worship - showing us how powerful Jesus' presence is.
And finally, they were extravagant in their worship. They brought with them three marvelous gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They brought their very best, leaving all else behind to worship Jesus.
The wise men's response is a challenge to us all: does our worship look like this? SAT-7 knows that worship can come at such a cost for many who raise their voices in praise across the Middle East and North Africa.
Sunday 24 December
Read Matthew 2:1-12
Expectant, excited and extravagant worship. This sums up the wise men's worship and what we can learn from their response to seeking and finding the true Messiah.
Expectant. These men were awaiting something; they didn't know what or who, but they were ready, seeking the truth. When they travelled, after the birth of Jesus, perhaps over a year later, they were expectant. They travelled many miles because they were hopeful of finding something incredible at the end of their journey.
Excited. Well, they certainly weren't disappointed! When they met Jesus, they "rejoiced exceedingly with great joy." They were overcome with excitement about meeting King Jesus. The account also tells us they "fell down and worshiped Him." Scholarly men, know throughout the land for being well-educated, impressive people, fell to their knees in worship - showing us how powerful Jesus' presence is.
And finally, they were extravagant in their worship. They brought with them three marvelous gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They brought their very best, leaving all else behind to worship Jesus.
The wise men's response is a challenge to us all: does our worship look like this? SAT-7 knows that worship can come at such a cost for many who raise their voices in praise across the Middle East and North Africa.
Sunday 24 December
Read / Listen to
Matthew 2:1-12
Expectant, excited and extravagant worship. This sums up the wise men's worship and what we can learn from their response to seeking and finding the true Messiah.
Expectant. These men were awaiting something; they didn't know what or who, but they were ready, seeking the truth. When they travelled, after the birth of Jesus, perhaps over a year later, they were expectant. They travelled many miles because they were hopeful of finding something incredible at the end of their journey.
Excited. Well, they certainly weren't disappointed! When they met Jesus, they "rejoiced exceedingly with great joy." They were overcome with excitement about meeting King Jesus. The account also tells us they "fell down and worshiped Him." Scholarly men, know throughout the land for being well-educated, impressive people, fell to their knees in worship - showing us how powerful Jesus' presence is.
And finally, they were extravagant in their worship. They brought with them three marvelous gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. They brought their very best, leaving all else behind to worship Jesus.
The wise men's response is a challenge to us all: does our worship look like this? SAT-7 knows that worship can come at such a cost for many who raise their voices in praise across the Middle East and North Africa.
Reflection questions
When was the last time you came to worship expectant of Jesus?
What does your worship look like? Have you surrendered yourself in praise of Jesus, the King?
How could you be extravagant in what you give to God this season? Are you willing to give Him the worship and praise He deserves?
Reflection questions
When was the last time you came to worship expectant of Jesus?
What does your worship look like? Have you surrendered yourself in praise of Jesus, the King?
How could you be extravagant in what you give to God this season? Are you willing to give Him the worship and praise He deserves?
Reflection questions
When was the last time you came to worship expectant of Jesus?
What does your worship look like? Have you surrendered yourself in praise of Jesus, the King?
How could you be extravagant in what you give to God this season? Are you willing to give Him the worship and praise He deserves?
Pray
Thank God for the freedom we have to worship this Advent and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who long to worship expectantly, excitedly and extravagantly.
Father God, thank You for these wise men who remind us that we can come to You totally surrendered and give You all our praise. Help us to be expectant. We give You all the praise for Your Son Jesus and we worship You with our very best. Amen.