“I bring an offering of worship to my King, No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing. Jesus, may You receive the honor that You’re due, O Lord I bring an offering to You.”
We believe Jesus was the initial offering to the earth, given by the heavenly Father. He was a seed that was sown, that would reap a harvest throughout all generations, and continues even now in this time and this place. He was offered in the form of a tiny little baby, who would grow up to be a man that would change the course of history. Mary and Joseph had a small glimpse of who this Baby was because of the angels that had come to each of them. When the star appeared over Bethlehem, I wonder if the lowly shepherds knew that they were first to worship His majesty, the King of all kings. As the shepherds bowed their knees before Him, they give another offering. They weren’t prepared to give Him rich gifts, but they gave Him something more important. They gave Him their heart of worship. Immediately when they heard the angels’ announcement, they left where they were to find this newborn Baby. Most of our time and attention during the holidays is about buying the right gifts, making everything lovely, eating great food, visiting with friends, going to parties, or attending special events. It’s really easy to have a “Martha Mentality” during Christmas. This Advent may be a great time to turn that all around. Let’s concentrate on the most important thing. Jesus told Mary that she had chosen what was best, when she sat at His feet. During the Christmas season, there definitely are things that need to be accomplished, but let’s not sacrifice what is best for what we think is necessary.
Offering by Paul Baloche
Verse 1
The sun cannot compare to the glory of Your love
There is no shadow in Your presence
No mortal man would dare to stand before Your throne
Before the Holy One of heaven
It’s only by Your blood
And it’s only through Your mercy Lord I come
Chorus
I bring an offering of worship to my King
No one on earth deserves the praises that I sing
Jesus may You receive the honor that You’re due
O Lord I bring an offering to You
(I bring an offering to You)
Ending
O Lord I bring an offering to You
O Lord I bring an offering to You
I bring an offering to You
Word for the Day: John 4:23,24
Song of the Day: Offering by Paul Baloche