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Who Will Receive Him?

Sunday December 26, 2021

Christmas celebrations usually include the Wise Men who came from the East to visit Jesus.   These men (Magi) had seen a new star in the east and their interpretation was that a noteworthy King of the Jewish nation had been born, so they set out to worship this newborn King. (Matthew 2:1-12).  The Bible tells us of other wise men and prophets, such as Micah and Daniel, who foretold of Jesus’ birth hundreds of years before He was even born.

But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah… From you One will come forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. And to Him was given dominion, honor, and a kingdom, so that all the peoples, nations, and populations of all languages might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion which will not pass away; and His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed. (Micah 5:2a, Daniel 7:14 NASB) 

When the Magi arrived in Jerusalem, they inquired of the reigning King Herod about the newly born King.  King Herod, who felt threatened, called the religious leaders together and they determined that the prophets had foretold that the Jewish Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem.  Herod, who intended to kill the child, sent the travellers on to Bethlehem and asked to be informed of the place where they find the child.

…the star, which they had seen in the east, went on ahead of them until it came to a stop over the place where the Child was to be found. And after they came into the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary; and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:9b, 11 NASB)

Isn’t it amazing that worship and gifts came from outsiders who sought Jesus? Are we, who often feel like outsiders, willing to receive Jesus and become worshippers of the living God? God did amazing things at Jesus’ birth, and through the Magi, provided funding for the family’s journey to Egypt. He will do amazing things in our lives when we believe on the One He has sent. 

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.  (John 1:12 NASB)

Prayer: Gracious Father, I want to know and receive Jesus, the One You have sent. Thank You for providing everything I need to live a Godly life.  Amen

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