Dec. 15th - a Wise man - Matthew 2:9-11
"After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him."
Today think of the wise men and
women you know and what makes them wise. Think about it...what makes a person wise?
Proverbs 10:9 says - "The fear of the LORD is the beginning
of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
This verse speaks of fear of the
LORD (Jehovah) as that of awe and honor for Who He is. Knowing the One
True God in a personal relationship through His Son, Jesus Christ, and seeking
Him makes us wise.
The Magi were wise men not because
of all their learning and knowledge, but because they sought the One Who is
wisdom. After speaking to Herod and getting no where, they continued the
course and followed the star, God's guidance. They walked by faith, not
by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) They didn't know their destination or
detailed directions. They just knew about Who they were seeking, and when
they arrived they were overjoyed and they worshiped!
Maybe right now in your life you
are seeking direction and wisdom for a decision you have to make. Life
can change courses quite suddenly sometimes and leave us feeling lost.
James 1:5 tells us -
"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
James goes further and speaks about
what God's wisdom brings to our lives in James 3:17 -
"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy."
Although the wise men didn't make
it for Jesus' birth, they kept seeking until they found the Christ Child.
And when they found Him, they bowed & worshiped!
As we see wise men in Nativity
scenes or sing "We Three Kings" during this season of Christmas, may
it remind us of this Christmas devotion and to follow their example - seek
Christ, the King of Kings and bow to worship!
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