Are you ready for Christmas? Amidst the shopping and the busyness, take a little time to glean these secrets from the Christmas story…
The Magi from the East were not Jewish, yet they followed the star and bowed down to worship the King of the Jews. Somehow they knew he was worthy of their gifts and their worship.
The shepherds were considered lowly, yet the angels gave a glorious display for them. Sent from God to common people, they shared their good news with hopes the shepherds would respond.
The shepherds didn’t let them down. They were quick to search and find the baby King to worship him and spread the good news!
On the other hand, Herod and the religious leaders were clueless. God sent the wise men their way, but they let the opportunity – and the Messiah - slip through their fingertips.
They weren’t looking for the baby King, nor did they have plans to worship him. In fact, they were disturbed that someone else would claim the title king!
The Christmas story is not just a sweet little story of a baby in a manger. It’s a contest between two kings. It’s a contest of loyalty.
The contest continues today. Who are you going to worship? Who do you say is King? Christmas is a great time to remind ourselves of the Kingship of Jesus.
May you have a merry Christmas!
Steve Gray
Photo: Come let us adore him!
