Morning by Morning, December 4 - Following the Star and the Spirit to Bethlehem
Good morning, Lord Jesus. King of kings and Lord of lords, come rule and reign in my heart and my life today. ...
"Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 'Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him" (Matthew 2:1-2 NASB).
Before Your birth as Lord and Savior of all in the little town of Bethlehem, the magi from the east saw Your star in the heavens and followed it to find You. Through the traditions of the centuries since then, we've come to understand these magi as three kings who studied the stars in the ways of their culture -- a culture far away from Jerusalem and far different from the Jews. But something moved in their hearts and minds to move them to seek You. As they say, "Wise men still seek Him."
But what a picture this is of how You reveal Yourself even in creation to draw all people to You. "He has not left Himself without a witness" in all the nations and generations of the earth (Acts 14:17). "For what can be known about God is plain to (all), because God has shown it to them. Ever since the creation of the world His eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things He has made. So (we all) are without excuse" not to seek and know the God and Creator of all things" (Romans 1:19-20).
When the wise men made it to the place of Your Presence in Bethlehem, they fell down and worshiped You and offered You treasures from their hearts. "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 worshipped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh" (Matthew 2:9-11).
The wise men were willing to look and see Your star to follow it to Bethlehem. And in this season of turning our eyes and our hearts to You -- more deeply, more intimately -- may we follow Your Spirit to Bethlehem, to embrace the One who is not only King of the Jews but King of all. And may we fall down and worship You and offer You the treasure of our hearts. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you follow the Holy Spirit to fall down and worship Jesus -- more deeply and more intimately -- as King of all and King of your heart in this season of seeking Him who is Lord and Savior of all, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!
Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministries
Healing from the Inside Out
Pastoral Director | Rapha God Ministries
4 Dominion Drive, Building 1
San Antonio, Texas 78257
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