Advent, rejoicing with joy

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

MATTHEW 2:10, ESV

“Worshiping Jesus means joyfully ascribing authority and dignity to Christ with sacrificial gifts.

We ascribe (credit, attribute, attach) to him. We don’t add to him.

God is not served by human hands as though he needed anything (Acts 17:25).”
John Piper

Excerpted from

The Dawning of Indestructible Joy

Daily Readings for Advent by John Piper

Listen to a short introduction from Dr. John Piper here, where you can download a free digital copy (the link below is an affiliate to support this blog)

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