Praise

Week of December 22, 2023

“And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.”  Luke 1:46-475 (NKJV).

Praise is the response of a grateful child of God in His presence.  The person, who knows God and experiences Him, also praises Him.  Mary was overwhelmed by the Lord’s goodness to her.  In response she sang one, of the most beautiful songs of praise found in scripture.  Trying to stop the praise of a thankful heart would be like trying to stop the flow of Niagara Falls.

We should never have difficulty thinking of reasons how to praise Him.  In fact we should take the time to recount the blessings He has poured out upon our lives.  As we contemplate the love and mercy of God you will want to sing His praises as Mary did.  Praise is the real and personal expression of a grateful heart that has encountered a holy God!

Merry Christmas, Pastor Rick