They Sought For The King And Found Him!

“When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Mathew 2: 10-12

The story of the magi visiting baby Jesus holds truths that I can’t ignore.

These men were no ordinary men. They were distinguished foreigners.

They were learned men, and not just from one country or place.

The first place they went to when arriving to Jerusalem was to the palace. They went straight to the King himself, King Herod. They had one question where they could find the new born King of the Jews? Right there you know they had to have been important men. They had an audience with King Herod himself. I don’t think King Herod would have met with just ordinary men. Furthermore that would lead him to murder every single boy child from 2 years down for fear of his crown. No doubt they had to have been men of power themselves.

You can understand why I can’t help but ask the questions. What and why would several distinguished, well educated, and prominent men from foreign lands (not just from one country or place) to travel approximately two years to find a child, and then when they do find Him they knelt before Him?

God does nothing without purpose! Jesus was recognized by those who were seeking Him. That was not a spontaneous visit. Those men had been watching, looking out, and observing for a while for the birth of the God child. Watch this, very important here, they were on guard and on alert for His birth. I wonder how many years they were on that “Watchtower,” looking for that star to appear in the sky.

Can you imagine the excitement when that star finally appeared in that sky? There really are some moments of ecstasy! For the magi, they had two for sure. The moment the star appeared in the sky and then the moment they found the King of kings and Lord of lords, the real and everlasting King Jesus. They bowed on their knees immediately and worshiped the King, the child Jesus.

Let’s take a look at their three distinct gifts. These gifts they brought had specific and spiritual meanings

Gold is always associated with Kings. It symbolizes kingship on earth. Jesus came down from heaven, a place where the streets are gold.

Frankincense is a perfume, an incense. It’s a symbol of deity. It’s used in churches to worship, showing clearly He is the real, and everlasting King.

Myrrh is an embalming oil. It’s a perfume that is used when embalming a dead body, to make them smell good, clearly showing Jesus would suffer and die.

In these three gifts we can tell a story. Jesus is King, and we are to worship Him; He died for our sin. So simple. You don’t have to be a wise person to figure it out.

I want to be like one of those wise magi. I want to be on the lookout, on that, “Watchtower.” I want to pay very close attention to my King, fall on my knees and worship him. I recognize what His birth and death represent, and I thank Him by giving Him my whole life.

If those magi weren’t paying close attention they would have missed the star. If those magi didn’t leave all the comforts of home and go on a wonderful journey, they would have missed being in His presence. If they didn’t use their resources to purchase the gifts they would have had nothing to present at His feet.

Do you get what I get? Is my message clear today? You must be searching, you must use your resources, talents, and you must be willing to get up and go. I find the Christmas story, the birth of Jesus so amazingly challenging. In a great way. Mary got up and left to be with Elizabeth. Joseph got up from his dream and married Mary. Joseph got up and took Mary and Joseph to Egypt. Joseph got up and took Mary and Jesus to Nazareth, and the distinguished wise men from the East Foreign lands got on their way, traveling for almost two years to find King Jesus. There sure are an awful lot of, “Get up and goes.” How appropriate. Jesus Himself had to get up and go too. He left the comfort and riches of heaven to be born of a Virgin and end on a cross for our sins. What a price to have to pay.

What is holding you back from finding, worshiping, and following Him no matter where He leads you.

Beloved friends, sometimes you just have to be sure that you get up and go because you have already done all the searching and the star is leading you to your destiny.

Dr. Teresa Allissa Citro Chief Executive Officer, Learning Disabilities Worldwide, Inc. Founder and President, Thread of Hope, Inc.

INSIGHT: It is only in seeking that you will find the Lord because when you seek Him, you will find Him. When you find Him, you will find your destiny, and when He tells you what your destiny is, then you must "Get up and Go forth." Has the Lord already told you what to do in your seeking Him, and if so, what is holding you back from walking into your destiny? The Wise Men did not just bring random gifts. They brought well-thought out gifts. They brought the best gifts to the King of kings and Lord of Lords. What have you brought to Jesus who is the King Over All? Have you given Him all of you? He gave you Himself, His very life. Have you given your life to Him for His service so that He may be glorified through you?

MEDITATE: "Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” -Genesis 28:15

Our comfort is God is with us. He is our Immanuel, and He will be with us to the very end. He will complete the work that He began in us. It is time for you to step into the destiny He has for you. Our God is faithful and He does what He says He will do. Give to Him whatever it is that is holding you back, and then step out and take that first step of faith into the plans He has for you.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, because of who You are, I am offering myself to You to do what You have called me to do. Your Words are faithful and they are true. I am stepping out in faith, and I am trusting You because I believe You are who You say You are and You will do what You say You will do. With all that I am, Lord, I give myself to You for Your service and Your glory, knowing that You are with me. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Linda A. Knowles

Executive Director

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