Good morning, Lord Jesus. Be at the center of my thoughts and at the heart of my desires. …
“In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the Child who has been born King of the Jews? For we observed His star at its rising, and have come to pay Him homage’ … When they had heard the king they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the Child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy! On entering the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they knelt down and paid Him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh” (Matthew 2:1-11).
All the heavens declare Your glory. All of nature is a sign of Your sovereignty. The very stars You created rose in the sky to align in rare majesty to proclaim Your coming. And those who were wise to read the signs of their times saw prophecies of old come to pass in their lives. “… For so it has been written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the ruler of Judah; for from you shall come a Ruler who is to shepherd My people Israel’ ” (v. 2:5-6).
I wasn’t there to look up in the heavens to see Your star. I wasn’t there to come and kneel at Your feet in the little town of Bethlehem. I have no treasure chests to open up to You and no costly gifts to lay down before You. But when I read Your story and think of Your birth and all that that means for me and for all You came to save in the mercy of Your love, I’m also just as overwhelmed with joy! God with us, Emmanuel. Jesus, the Salvation of all! As they say, “Wise men still seek Him.” In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
God bless you, my friend in this season of joy! I pray that no matter what season you're in and whatever the signs of your times, you will know the peace of Christ and the joy of the Lord, as you embrace His abiding Presence with you.
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