The Wise Men

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​This week we are talking about the Wise Men. The Bible does not tell us exactly where they came from; it only tells us they were from a country to the east of Israel (where Jesus was born). Nor does it tell us if they rode camels—although they did since they would have had to cross long sections of the desert to reach their destination.

A lot of Bible scholars believe they came from the ancient country of Persia, hundreds of miles away. If so, they might have become familiar with the Old Testament’s prophecies about the coming Messiah through Jews who had been forced to settle there centuries before. They may, for example, have known of the prophet Isaiah’s words: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders” (Isaiah 9:6).

What is certain, however, is that God revealed to them that the long-awaited Messiah had now been born, and they were determined to find Him and honor Him. When they finally arrived in Jerusalem, they asked where He could be found and were told of the prophet Micah’s words that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. The sign God had given them in the heavens went before them, and they discovered Jesus. Immediately, the Bible says, “They bowed down and worshiped him” (Matthew 2:11).

Christmas has come and gone this year. I pray that you will be like those wise men—seeking Jesus with your whole heart and then, by faith, committing your life to Him. He is the greatest gift you will ever receive.

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