“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed,” (Matthew 2:1-2, 7-10 NIV).
As the Wise Men followed the star, seeking, the light shown down on a house. There they saw the baby with His mother Mary. The Magi bowed down and worshiped the Savior. One of the Magi gave a gift of gold, another gave frankincense, and another Magi gave myrrh. Their treasures were gifts worthy of the king.
In their dreams they were warned not to go back to Herod so they returned to their country by a different route. All the way home they must have been rejoicing with all their hearts, for they sought and found the blessed Savior of the World.
We still seek the Lord, constantly searching for the strength and love He offers His followers. He rules the world with His mercy and grace. Let us keep seeking Him each day.
Wise men and women still seek Jesus.
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