Christmas is a time of joy and hope! It is also a time of prayer. May you go into Christmas Day glorifying, worshipping, and praising the Lord! Also... take the time to pray!

What might you ask of God?

How might you encourage someone in prayer?

How can we as church leaders pray for you?

Acts 1:4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me."

Acts 2:42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Romans 12:12  Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

Colossians 4:2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

“We Three Kings” often stands out from the masses of Christmas songs by having a driving, three-beat waltzy rhythm. For “We Three Kings,” the rhythm gives the song an almost diegetic, marching feel. In a song that’s meant to capture the story of the wise men who visited Jesus, traveling far and following a star, it invites the listener to feel their journey for themselves.

To me, the fast, three-four marching makes the song feel a little old-timey, like hearing saloon music from some old Western, but the song itself is rich for conversation, especially in this season leading up to Christmas. In fact, the story of the wise men in Matthew 2 is one of the most fascinating parts of the story of the coming of Jesus.

These men from the east (who are never explicitly numbered as “three”) arrive asking, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?” We don’t know how these men knew about Jesus’ birth, but they knew the incarnation of God was an event worth their time and reverence. It was worth their awe.

“We Three Kings” reminds us to ask questions that can feel uncomfortable at times. Do we have that love for Jesus? Do we have that awe?

Conversation starter:
“What’s the connection between being in awe of God and feeling love for Jesus?”