In the passage Matthew records three reactions to Jesus' birth. Herod will not bow down to God so rejected Jesus, the religious leaders knew about God but ignored him, the Magi came to worship God.
Our relationship with God should not be a duty but a delght. Delight will give us fellowship with God, fulfilment, fruitfulness and freedom from stress. Due to audio interference a small section of the talk has been cut out without the loss of the main message,
Jesus said in John chapter 15 verse 14 "You are my friends". God delights in us as seen in Isaiah chapter 62 verse 5 "as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so your God will rejoice over you." We have a wonderful invitation to know intimacy with God.
Based on Romans chapter 8 verse 28 onwards plus the Old Testament blessing found in Numbers chapter 6 verses 24 to 26. The blessing given by Aaron as the Israelites prepared to pass through the wilderness. As we enter the New Year of 2024 may we similarly know the Lord's blessing and peace.
Oh what a Mystery, Manhood and Deity:
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