12.09.18 || All Creation Worships

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR LOVE TO GOD 1. Worship Intentionally Matthew 2:1 - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 2. Worship Biblically Matthew 2:5 - So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet (Micah 5:2): 6 ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ” 3. Worship With Joy Matthew 2:10 - When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 4. Worship With Humility Matthew 2:11 - And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. 5. Worship With Generosity Matthew 2:11 - And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. THE RESULT … A LIFE DIRECTED BY GOD Matthew 2:12 - Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.