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12/24/2014

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            “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,  saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:1-2

            We know these wise men were learned men, who had studied the stars and the ancient writings watching and waiting for this time. We know that they were of high rank, and would thus probably have traveled with a retinue of quite some size. But from Scripture, we do not even know how many came!

             More important than their qualifications, background, or personal history, it is the actions of the magi that challenge us from centuries past. They did not merely philosophize about the star, nor did they try to explain it away. They followed it. They simply followed it.

            They followed that star at great personal cost, no doubt. How many weeks and months were they on the road from home, traveling in uncomfortable conditions on dry, dusty roads? How much in personal wealth did they forsake to take this trip, whose destination was unclear? Yet, they followed.

            Their following led them to the Son of God, and when they found him they worshipped, and they gave of themselves. These great men humbled themselves before a baby, presenting gifts of great value to this little King of Kings. The wise men knew that what they had found was hope.

            We must ask ourselves honestly if we are willing to go wherever necessary to follow Him, to humble ourselves before Him, and to give whatever is required to further His kingdom? Only in Him is hope found, dear ones, and that hope is for the nations, for mankind, and for eternity.

            Let us follow the star with which God has crossed our path, for He is faithful to lead His beloved. And when we find Jesus, let us humbly worship Him, offering whatever we have in service to Him. Wise men have done that for centuries.

             Dear Father, I purpose right now to follow. I want to follow Jesus, to honor and worship Him, and to serve Him. May every step draw us nearer. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Blessings,
Cara and Patti​​


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