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First – WELCOME Jesus as a little child would. The disciples were arguing about who was the greatest among them. “Then he said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest” (Luke 9:46-48 NLT). We welcome Jesus with an attitude of simple childlike faith, humility, and enthusiasm. (Matthew 21:15) To welcome Jesus humble yourself and reach out to him with open arms of simple faith. Did you ever see a child welcoming someone they had been waiting on for a long time? Welcome Jesus – as little child.

Second – WAIT in His presence. In Luke 8:40 the crowds on the other side of the lake welcomed Jesus because they had been waiting for him! How long did they wait? They didn’t care how long. The prophet Simeon waited in the temple for years for the coming Messiah. (Luke 2:25-32) Yes, Jesus has come and is with us but those who wait for His manifest presence will see and experience His awesome presence and powerful deeds. (Psalm 65; 40:31) Wait with expectancy, worship, and prayer. Jesus comes to all those who wait for Him with open arms and hearts. Is he not “a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him?” (Hebrews 11:6)

“For as many as received him, gave he the power to become son’s of God. Even as many as believe on his name” (John 1:12).