Saturday, December 10, 2011

Bible Characters who Celebrated CHRISTMAS

The proper emphasis and spirit of Christmas is worship! Every personality attached to the birth of Christ worshiped God with jubilation and sincerity of heart. Worship is never man-centered, but Christ-centered! Worship is an attitude of the heart that is so filled with wonder and thanksgiving to God that it simultaneously comes out in adoration and praise.

Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist
"And she spake out with a loud voice" (Luke 1:42)

Zacharias
"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed his people" (Luke 1:68)

Angels
"A multitude of the heavenly host praising God" (Luke 2:13)

Shepherds
"And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen." (Luke 2:20)

Simeon
"Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God." (Luke 2:28)

Anna
"She coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord" (Luke 2:38)

Wise Men
"Come to worship him" (Matthew 2:2)

Mary
"My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour" (Luke 1:46-47)

May our main focus this Christmas be to WORSHIP our Savior, Jesus Christ!