9. You are blessed because of Jesus - Part 2 - Audio

HE ALONE IS WORTHY. The wise men brought gifts and worshiped Jesus for who he was. This is the essence of true worship—honoring Christ for who he is and being willing to give him what is valuable to you. We see in their lives a pattern for worship: They entered—They had prepared for their journey, studied, and sought out Jesus. They bowed—They humbled themselves in the presence of their superior. They acknowledged his authority. They gave—They gave expensive and sacrificial gifts out of respect and honor for the child king. They worshiped—They recognized God's guidance in bringing them and attested to Jesus' royalty. They exalted Jesus as the rightful king. They obeyed—Their worship was not empty. They followed the guidance they received from God. Worship God because he is the perfect, just, and almighty Creator of the universe, worthy of the best you have to give.