Let’s behold Jesus again as we read the passages and pray.
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Matthew 2:10-11 (NIV)
10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before us, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. [The Fourth Sunday in Advent, The Book of Common Prayer]
Let’s ask for God to intervene in our lives and to show his might. May he strengthen us to run the race well through all the ups and downs of life’s challenges as we wait for the second advent.
Prayer: Father, I want to run this race well. Stir up your power and intervene in my life today. Help me to persevere in following you with anticipation of the day I will see you face to face. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Let’s worship to “One and Only Jesus” by Vertical Worship (click here).
-DP
