“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” – Psalm 95:6
As the Christmas season is almost over, you can let this verse motivate you to worship God every day – not just during holidays. Let the wonder you feel for God inspire you to worship. Spend a few minutes listening to a favorite Christmas carol or a worship song you especially like, while “bowing down” to God by choosing to trust him more. Identify something specific you’re trying to control in your life – like a certain goal or a difficult situation – and symbolically “kneel” before your Maker by consciously letting go of your need to control it and trusting God with the result.
Day 12: January 5th
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” – Matthew 2:11
On this final day, which is traditionally Epiphany, you can reflect on the story of the first Christmas, and how it ends with the wise men recognizing and worshiping Jesus. Look around your own home and identify something of personal value to you (not necessarily expensive, but meaningful) and decide to use it in a way that honors Jesus. You can also follow the wise men’s example by opening your own “treasures” – your time, talents, and financial resources – to serve others and honor Jesus in the year ahead.
In conclusion, these 12 scriptures give you wonderful ways to extend your Christmas celebration beyond Christmas Day. By reflecting on these verses and applying their wisdom to your life, you can enjoy the 12 Days of Christmas with God and develop a closer relationship with him for the year to come!
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