Read Matthew 2:1-12 Key verse: "Then they opened their treasure
chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." (vs. 11b)
"How can this be?)
If any humans knew the answer to Mary's question it was the wise
men. These were learned men who studied the heavens and looked for
signs. They were not really astrologers as we think of the term. They were more like scientists
and philosophers. Being very wise men, they knew that the mighty
universe had to have a Prime Mover. They also must have known that this
God was personal and that it was not out of the question that He would
want to pay a visit to the people of His creation. They knew that there
were laws governing all things but that the Great Law Giver could use
them to accomplish His purpose.
These men were willing to travel a very long distance to worship the
Great God who was being born as a baby. They recognized the Lord's
visitation and presented Him with gifts of great value.
Wise men and women still understand that God has the power to bring
off Christmas. They also are willing to go the extra mile to come and
worship the Christ. Wise people see the value of giving the best that
they have to the One who made the heavens and the earth. This Christmas
season, take time to worship and give to the mighty God who became a
little baby that ultimately we might enjoy the riches of eternal and
abundant life.
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