What the wise men teach us about worship

When I read the account of the wise men, or magi, who came to worship Jesus, I notice just how sacrificial their worship was.

Hello Rick, Just one week until Christmas! When I read the account of the wise men, or magi, who came to worship Jesus, I notice just how sacrificial their worship was. They traveled miles and miles to worship the newborn king. This would have been at great expense and over the course of many weeks, if not months. They presented Jesus with lavish gifts and they expected nothing in return. We have a lot to learn from the wise men about worship, don't we? Many of us won't even get out of bed to go to church if it's too cold, if we have to wear a mask, or if we've got a sports game later in the day. Where's the sacrifice in our worship? In this week leading up to Christmas, I challenge you to look for ways to love, give, and worship selflessly. Maybe that means giving up the expectations you have about how the holidays should be. Maybe that means putting the desires of your family and friends above your own. Maybe that means working on your relationships with extended family or in-laws. Maybe that means presenting your very best to God from your time, talent, and treasure. Let's not just worship Him when it's convenient and comfortable. Wise men give sacrificially to the Lord. If you are able, I invite you to give to the work God is doing through Harvest Ministries. Because of the sacrificial and generous gifts from donors, we are able to bring the life-transforming message of the gospel to people worldwide and invite them into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Donate If you are not able to give at this time, I understand! Look for other ways that you can worship the Lord sacrificially this week. In Christ, Pastor Greg Laurie

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