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After they heard the news about Jesus, the shepherds dropped everything and went straight to find him. And once they saw him, they told everyone. They were loud, bold, and joyful.
Mary, on the other hand, was quiet and contemplative. She took everything in and quietly treasured each moment.
The Bible doesn’t tell us what Joseph said in those days after Jesus was born, but we know he was there. He was present, bearing witness to everything that was happening.
These three responses are wildly different, but they’re all pleasing to God. Our worship—the way we love, adore, and obey God—is the same in that it’s not the same from person to person or situation to situation. Sometimes worship is loud, like singing at the top of your lungs. Sometimes it’s simply doing what God asks you to do without expecting accolades or rewards. Sometimes it’s just pausing long enough to whisper, “Thank you.”
At the end of the day, worship is a response to God. What matters isn’t how loud or visible it is, but how authentic we are in it.
Reflect: What helps you connect with God the most? Have you ever thought about that as an act of worship?
Pray: Jesus, help me worship you in a way that’s real for me. Whether that’s silence or song, movement or stillness, help me show up with a heart that’s open. Amen.