Wed., Feb. 22
Mt. 2: 2. WHERE IS HE?
Since Epiphany precedes the Lenten season, what could better bridge us into this time of examining our relationship with the Lord than revisiting the story of the Magi? These mysterious men appeared from nowhere, inquiring, “Where is He? We have traveled long and hard, that we might bring Him our worship.”
Many of us have traveled long and hard since last year's Lenten season. The year has brought hard times, perhaps perplexing times, times that may have raised your blood pressure and thwarted your worship. Like the Magi, may we focus on the long-term goal, of arriving to worship. Worship. Where the focus shifts away from human aches and pains, from oh-so-real wants and needs. Worship. When we lift our hearts and minds and souls (and maybe even our hands!) in worshiping our King and Savior, Jesus. We need to check our baggage at the doorway, acknowledge and confess that baggage, be cleansed, and come near to worship.
The Magi had many miles to ponder, many days to think about the King whom they came to worship. Let's join together with them and contemplate the life of our Lord this Lenten time, and arrive every day to a time of worship.
Prayer: Loving Lord Jesus, You alone are the object of my praise and my thanks. You are the King over all. Thank You for waiting for us to journey through the cities and deserts of life, waiting for us to arrive and ready ourselves for worship. Thank You for the gift of Your Spirit. Attune our hearts to better pray and praise You this Lenten season. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment