oh come , let us adore him cont . devotions
Topic : Christmas Scripture : Matthew 2:11 words to treasure
questions
Come , let us bow down in worship , let us kneel before the Lord . — Psalm 95:6
1 . What are some reasons why people fail to connect with and worship Jesus every day , however briefly — even if they really want to and know it ’ s very important ?
2 . What could you do to make sure you connect with Jesus for at least a little while each day ? Spend some time brainstorming to come up with a list .
3 . Are there some things in your life — some possessions or activities , perhaps — that might be getting in the way of your relationship with Jesus ? Have you ever thought about getting rid of one or more of these in order to give yourself time to connect with Jesus and worship him for a little while each day ?
4 . Why is practicing a spiritual discipline — like reading your Bible every morning , praying at the same time every evening , or keeping a journal about your spiritual journey — a good way to maintain your relationship with Jesus ? Do you practice any spiritual disciplines like that ? If you do , how do they help you connect with Jesus ?
5 . What is the one thing that will destroy your desire to connect with Jesus each day , and what can you do about it ?
Answer : Sin will always interfere with your relationship with Jesus . But if you confess it and repent of it , you ’ ll rediscover your passion to draw near to Jesus and worship him .
Consider spending some time playing a game or doing an exercise to help children memorize the “ Words to Treasure ” Scripture verse .
Copyright © 2011 by Zondervan
Material taken from the NIV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions