Matthew 2

Read Matthew, Chapter Two

Wise men from the east, perhaps through study of ancient prophecy (Genesis 49:10; Numbers 24:17), understood that the appearing of a special star indicated the birth of the long promised Messiah and King of the Jews and traveled many miles to worship Him and offer Him gifts. The chief priests and scribes in Jerusalem knew the Scriptures and the place where the Messiah was to be born from Micah 5:2, but apparently were too busy practicing their religion to go there to seek Him. Herod, hearing of the birth of the Messiah, was afraid of losing his kingdom and sought to slay the Christ Child.

This raises an important question for you to consider. "How do you respond to the news that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world to be your Savior?"

Do you, like King Herod, fear that Jesus' coming into the world will interfere with your life? Do you seek to keep Him out of your life so that you can continue on in your own ways, doing the things you want to do, without Jesus there to interfere? Do you stay away from church and even sometimes wish people would quit talking about Jesus and teaching from the Bible?

Are you, like the chief priests and scribes, so busy with your religious service to God that you don't have the time or the desire to seek out Jesus even though you may know much about Him? Are you able to recite the facts about Jesus and tell others how they should live for Him and serve Him, but yet unable to honestly say that you know Jesus or have walked with Him?

Or, have you, like the Wise Men of old, heard of Jesus' coming, sought Him out through the study of the Scriptures, found Him, and worshiped and honored Him as your Messiah, Savior, and King?

You know, the saying is still as true today as ever: "Wise Men Still Seek Him!"

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