youtu.be/BjqzShHGcGk Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Worship: Angels We Have Heard on High by Hillsong Devotional: Come to Bethlehem and see Christ Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Choirs everywhere will be singing, Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Latin for Glory to God in the highest. The author of the hymn is not known but the lyrics are a reminder of the shepherds encounter with the angels as they heralded the birth of Christ. Luke described the moment saying, Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests (Luke 2:13- 14). The shepherds went immediately to find the baby they had been told about. When the shepherds arrived, they found Jesus in the stable, humble surroundings for a King. But the shepherds were humble people, honored to have the chance to see their Messiah. Jesus was probably born in the spring, which was why the shepherds were in the field, watching over their flocks. The shepherds had to keep watch in the spring because the ewes were giving birth to the lambs, and the hungry wolves knew it to be a good time to prey upon the flock. But the birth of Jesus took priority. They wanted to see the newborn King and celebrate his birth. Lets make the birth of Jesus our priority. You have jobs to do, so did the shepherds. But, nothing you have planned is as important as a visit to Bethlehem, to adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, your powerful King. Would you humble yourself, reprioritize your schedule so you can sing with the angels, Gloria, in excelsis Deo! – Glory to God in the highest. Your day will be different if you will take time to adore Jesus on bended knee. The shepherds didnt return to the field right away. Scripture says, When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them (Luke 2:17-18). How will you announce the birth of Christ today? Nothing matters more. Guided Prayer: 1. Meditate on the shepherds passion for Jesus. Allow their desire to encounter God to stir up your own. When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us. And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. Luke 2:15-16 2. In what ways do you need to reprioritize your schedule to spend time seeking God this season? 3. Take time to adore Jesus on bended knee. Worship him in a posture of humility. Seek his face and experience his love today. But from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. Lamentations 3:25 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 Extended Reading: Luke 2
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:21:47 +0000
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