Reflect on Christ’s power and majesty in Hebrews 1:1-4. Discover how He upholds all things by His word and deepen your worship with awe and trust today.
Welcome back to the Christmas Worship Challenge! Today, we are focusing on the awe-inspiring power and majesty of Christ as revealed in Hebrews 1:1-4. Take a moment to reflect on these profound words:
“God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom He also made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become so much better than the angels, to the extent that He has inherited a more excellent name than they.” – Hebrews 1:1-4 NASB
Reflect on the Majesty of Christ
Isn’t it amazing to know that God, who spoke through the prophets, now speaks to us through His Son? Jesus, the Living Word, is the radiance of God’s glory, the exact representation of His nature, and the one who upholds all things by the word of His power.
This truth fills me with deep gratitude and awe. In times of trouble, when situations or relationships feel fragile, I take comfort in knowing that Christ’s power is limitless, and His ability to uphold all things is unmatched.
Worship Tip: Look Deeply
To deepen our understanding of scripture, sometimes it helps to study key words more closely. In today’s passage, the word uphold reveals so much about Christ’s care and power:
Greek Meaning (Strong’s #5342):
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- To carry or bear a burden
- To keep from falling
- To preserve the universe
- To endure or bear patiently
Christ not only holds the vast universe together, but He also carries our burdens, preserves us, and patiently upholds us in all things. When we reflect on this, our worship flows naturally from a heart full of wonder and trust.
Worship Tip: Respond with Trust
Ask yourself:
- Am I revering Christ for who He truly is, or have I limited Him by my own perceptions and experiences?
- Do I trust Him to uphold all things in my life, from the big questions to the small details?
These reflective questions tug at my soul, leading me to worship Him with renewed faith.
Today’s Worship Challenge: Trust in Christ’s Power
Take time today to reflect on Christ’s ability to uphold all things by the word of His power. Surrender your worries to Him and trust that He is preserving and carrying your life, your relationships, and your circumstances.
Responsive Prayer:
Lord, I stand in awe of Your majesty and power. You uphold the vast galaxies and the smallest details of my life. Help me to trust You completely, knowing that You carry my burdens and preserve all things. Fill my heart with gratitude and let my worship reflect the wonder of who You are.
Enjoy this beautiful medley of hymns to inspire your worship today. What has been your favorite song so far in the challenge? Leave a comment and let me know!
Let today’s worship challenge draw you closer to the One who upholds all things. I’d love to hear your thoughts: How has reflecting on Christ’s power encouraged you today? Leave a comment and share your favorite online resources for studying scripture more deeply!
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for another day of the Christmas Worship Challenge as we continue to prepare our hearts to worship Christ this season!
Your Worship Challenge Roadmap
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Your Christmas Worship Challenge Roadmap
- Worship Like a Wise Man
- The Glory of Christ
- Both Child and Mighty God
- Four Ways to Love God
- God With Us
- Two Ways to Exalt Christ This Christmas
- A God who Speaks
- Let Beauty Spark Your Worship Today
- Make it Beautiful
- Give God Glory: Put on You’re Dancing Shoes
- A Lesson From the Christmas Shepherds
- Make it Known: Another Lesson from the Shepherds
- Treasuring and Pondering: Meditation of the Heart
- Fullness of Grace: The Divine Multiplier
- How to Find Joy
- Worship by Giving the Gift of Prayer
- Believing God: The Rest of Peace
- Break Out of Your Worship Rut
- Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child
- The Worship of Gratitude
- Celebrate Christmas: Give God the Gift of Yourself
- Why You Should Sing in the New Year with a New Song
- We Don’t Worship Alone
- Practical Tips to Deepen Your Worship Now
- More Tips to Deepen Your Worship Now
- Worship You Don’t Want to Miss
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Thankyou, Ginger for what you are doing with your Worship Challenge. I’m finding it encouraging. The other day I really appreciated your listing the definition of “magnify”, I’d never understood what the word meant before. I have been reminded this Advent of the real courage of both Mary AND Joseph as they listened, heard and obeyed God. It wasn’t always easy for them, I’m sure, to live out their lives in the light of what He had told them both and required of them.
I have been finding Oswald Chambers daily devotional on-line very helpful. ( In answer to today’s comment request.)
I’ll check out Chamber’s online devotional. I have been reading my paper copy lately. Love what God says through Oswald. Thanks for sharing a meaningful resource! Be blessed, Lesley!!