The Dash of Life - O Come Let Us Adore Him

Nov. 19, 2007 - O Come Let Us Adore Him

Dr. David Crandall, of Answers in Genesis, was the keynote speaker at a weekend conference at our church last week. (He is such a dynamic speaker.) He gave a brief 3 point outline at one point in the conference that still lingers with me today.

The 3 Responses to "O Come, Let Us Adore Him"

I. O Come, Let Us Destroy Him - those who sought to discredit Jesus; even to kill him.

II. O Come, Let Us Ignore Him - Jesus was born in Bethlehem, only 6 miles from Jerusalem, the hub of the religious community. The very one they were waiting for was only steps away and yet they didn't recognize him for who he was.

III. O Come, Let Us Adore Him - The very first missionaries? The shepherds immediately went out to tell the good news.

My first thought was: O how could they not see that the very one they were waiting for was born, and only 6 miles away! I would have rushed right over!

But then I thought: Would I have? Really? Wasn't it just yesterday that I "ignored" him? I didn't talk to him much. I rushed through reading his Word. Bad as it sounds, I'll call it what it really was: I had more important things to do.

I frustratingly try to do things of my own strength. I so often don't seek his help to train my children. I forget to seek his counsel in planning my schedule. On and on my thoughts went. Yes, I am too often guilty of ignoring him, too.

Now the question is.....what am I going to do about it?

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Nov. 19, 2007 - post

Posted by brooke

Great post!!!!! How true for me. Thanks for your obedience in posting this!!!!!

Blessings!

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Nov. 20, 2007 - How Lucky!!

Posted by srostollan

Wasn't he there once before? I seem to remember his name! What a great weekend you must have had. I would have loved to be there!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Stephanie@inspired

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Posted by SchoolinRhome