Advent Devotions, December 12

DECEMBER 12 – 2 Samuel 22: 47-51

By: Katie Canteenwalla

“Bethlehem’s Bright Star” Star of Royalty
“The Lord liveth (clap), and blessed be the Rock and may the God of our salvation be exalted! The Lord liveth (clap), and blessed be the Rock and may the God of our salvation be exalted...”

Are you singing it? Are you clapping and rolling your fists into the air after reading the passage? Can you remember the days at church camp singing (more like screaming) and praising our God with innocence and faith only a child can have? As many times as I’ve shouted this song, I never knew the passage or the deeper meaning behind it. The author is singing praises to God for rescuing him and always being his Rock.

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and this time of year where it’s easy to lose sight of “Bethlehem’s bright Star,” let us never forget our true Rock. Our Savior, the One who is always and has always been along side us in times of great joy and sorrow.

Have you sung your praises to God today? No matter the adult obligations, deadlines, time constraints, stresses of everyday life and this season, let us all never forget to praise, rejoice, and shout like those children at church camp.

Prayer

Our Gracious God and Savior, Help us to always remember that you are always and have always been our Rock. In this joyous, yet stressful and busy season, slow us down so we may shout and sing our praises to You. In Jesus’ name we pray, AMEN!

Family Moment

David is singing praises to the Lord for standing by him and protecting him in good times and in bad times. We come to church and sing praises to God all the time. We sing in choir, at camp, at VBS, and maybe at home too, all to the glory of God. Can you think of a favorite song that praises the Lord and sing it all together.