Topic : Christmas Scripture : Matthew 2:11
Oh Come , Let Us Adore Him
They saw the child with his mother Mary , and they bowed down and worshiped him .
— Matthew 2:11 introduction
If you saw your very best friend in the school hallway , would you walk right by without saying a word — even if you were in a hurry to get somewhere ? Chances are , you wouldn ’ t . You ’ d stop for just a moment and say hi or at least smile and wave as you went past . Somehow you ’ d make a connection . If you had a little more time , you ’ d hang out with your friend for a while , and the two of you would enjoy just being together . That ’ s important for a relationship between friends .
It ’ s also important for your relationship with Jesus . He knows that you have a lot going on , and he understands that you can ’ t always spend a lot of time with him . But he wants to make a connection with you each day — not just on Sundays and holidays such as Christmas but all year long !
Today ’ s devotion is based on Matthew 2:11 , which says , “ They saw the child with his mother Mary , and they bowed down and worshiped him .” The devotion is called “ Oh Come , Let Us Adore Him .”
devotion
“ Steven , you ’ re here !” said Mrs . Anderson . “ Hurry and get dressed .” On Christmas Eve Mrs . Anderson was directing the live nativity scene at the Christian school Steven attended .
“ Sorry I ’ m late ,” Steven said , rushing to put on his shepherd ’ s robe . “ I had to run errands with my mom before she dropped me off .” He grabbed his staff , ran outside , and took his place next to the stable . Joseph , Mary , and the angels were already in position . So were the animals . People started arriving to see the display . Steven tried to look worshipful , but he was flustered . Besides , he was cold , and the sheep kept biting his robe . Steven sighed . He ’ d thought this would be fun . And meaningful , like being at the first Christmas . After all , he really did love Jesus .
The angels began to sing . Staring at the manger , Steven started thinking about everything Jesus meant to him . Soon he truly was worshiping his Lord and Savior .
Everyone ’ s busy nowadays — even kids ! Take a moment every day to worship Jesus , no matter how busy you are . He is God ’ s Son , who came to save the world . He deserves to be praised . You can celebrate Jesus ’ birth all year long by coming to him daily and giving him your love .
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Material taken from the NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions