Shepherds were not considered the elite of society. However, God chose to share the good news of Jesus’ birth with them. Luke 2:20 tells us of the shepherds rejoicing and giving glory to God. They are a good example for us.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Jesus’ to a humble birth. Thank You for the example of the shepherds giving You glory. You deserve all the honor and glory.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
The Bible gives many verses of praise to God. I appreciate the ones in the Christmas story. When Jesus was born as a human baby, there was much joy. In Luke 2:14, we hear what the angels said in praise to God.
The Bible tells us that if we do not praise God, even the “stones will cry out” (Luke 19:40). However, in this case God sent angels. I want to include my voice with the angels.
Glory to God!
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of the angels praising You. I want to praise and thank You for Who You are and all You have done. Glory!
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
I found Colossians 3:15-17 interesting as I was looking for verses about thankfulness – three verses in a row with a form of the word thankful. The word in verses 15 and 17 is the word for gratitude. Thankfulness in verse 16 is the word charis – grace. I think gratitude is graceful. A heart attitude of thankfulness will show outwardly as grace.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the many blessings you send. Please help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude and show grace in my life.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Pleading in Prayer 