Scripture to Read: Matthew 2:9–12
As we read Matthew 2:9–12, we see that once the wise men had met with Herod, they left to seek out our Lord Jesus Christ. Once the wise men arrived at the place where Christ was, they “rejoiced exceedingly.” These wise men knew they were in the presence of the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords and they could do nothing less than “rejoice exceedingly.” We are in the presence of our King every day because He dwells in us through His Holy Spirit. We forget He dwells in us and because of our forgetfulness, we miss out on rejoicing abundantly that our King rules and reigns in our lives and this world. When the wise men entered the house where they saw Jesus, they fell down and worshipped Him. Again, what a privilege we have to be in the presence of our Messiah and to worship Him daily. We don’t have to travel long distances searching for Him, and we don’t have to search the heavens looking for a guiding star. Our Lord chose to come to us and to fill us with His Holy Spirit so we would never be without Him. Then the wise men opened all the gifts they brought for Christ and presented them to Him. Remember, Christ is still two years of age or younger, but the gifts were still presented to Him. We also give gifts to our Lord through the finances and talents He has given us (James 1:17). Christ alone is worthy of worship this Christmas day and every day.
Challenge & Application
What stands out today about what the wise men did when they saw Mary and Jesus with her?
How has God challenged you today about how you worship Him and give back to Him from the gifts and talents He’s given to you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!