What Now?
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When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Intro
-Mary and Joseph have experienced the miraculous birth of Jesus. They are visited by shepherds and the wise men, are warned to flee for Egypt, and begin to raise the son of God.
-The shepherds encountered a multitude of Angels praising God and then went to visit the Messiah. Afterward thy made it known what had happened.
-The wise men put their life on hold, traveled to the place of the star, and encountered the Messiah.
Mary took time to ponder what had occured.
Recognize the work of God
Remember the work of God
Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds and wise men obediently followed God
Willing to be used
Carried out the will of God
Spread the Word
2. Mary took time to ponder what had occured.
Mary took time to ponder what had occured.
Recognize the work of God
Remember the work of God
3. A Believer’s Response
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians
a. Allow God to transform your life
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
b. Be dedicated to the body of Christ and Spiritual Growth
i. Bible Study
ii. Worship
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iii. Thankfulness
c. Declare the name of Christ
-Do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
