Are you truly worshiping Jesus… or just performing? In today’s Words From The Word daily devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the Christmas account and walks through Matthew 2:11–12 (KJV) to show what real worship looks like.

The wise men didn’t only come to see the King—they came to worship. Scripture says they fell down before the young child, and then they opened their treasures and presented gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This devotion reminds us: worship is deeper than singing, talking, or tradition. Worship begins with humbling ourselves, giving ourselves to the Lord, and then giving from what we have (Romans 12:1–2).

Pastor Webster also warns about a quiet enemy: self. If we’re not careful, self will get more time, more money, and more attention than God. But when a person truly gives themselves to Christ, nothing feels “too good” to offer Him.

Finally, the wise men were warned of God in a dream not to return to Herod—and they went home another way. It’s a powerful heart-check: Will I obey God rather than men? (Acts 5:29)

If God is redirecting your steps, listen to His voice—He will not lead you wrong.

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• 0:00 The wise men worshiped

• 0:49 Worship = falling down

• 1:21 Jesus rejects false worship

• 1:50 Worship & bow down (Ps 95)

• 2:25 Don’t worship men (Acts 10)

• 3:06 Don’t worship angels (Rev)

• 4:10 Worship through giving

• 4:45 Give yourself first (Rom 12)

• 5:35 “Self” fights worship

• 6:32 Gifts: gold, incense, myrrh

• 7:33 Warned in a dream

• 8:37 Obey God over men (Acts 4.5)

• 9:26 How God guides & warns

• 10:20 Will you obey God today?