TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25
Matthew 2:1-12
Luke 2:1-20

“Where is he that is born
King of the Jews?”

WHY SEEK YE JESUS? (II)

Just like Herod, the wise men from the east also sought Jesus diligently. But their motive was not to kill but to worship. The sincerity of their worship was displayed in the gifts which they brought before baby Jesus  Not only was there gold, but also frankincense and myrrh, two of the most precious perfumes in the east. Consider also how they had to travel about 1,600 miles just to worship Christ. Remember, there were no motor vehicles, trains or planes then!

We must also consider the significance of the worship of the magi. In those days, it was not uncommon for the people to worship their own king. Some kings such as the Roman emperor were worshipped as gods. But these magi came all the way from Persia to worship a Jewish king. They not only acknowledged Jesus as fully God and man, their visit also indicated their understanding of Jesus as the ONLY living and true God. Here was the theanthropos (God-man) who was born to take away the sins of the world. Salvation is only through Him. Christ is worthy of worship. He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

Dear reader, which type of seeker are you? Are you one who seeks Jesus just to oppose Him? Or will you seek Jesus humbly to worship Him? Know you not that “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23)? But God sent His only begotten Son into the world to suffer and to die for our sins. Christ died on the cross and shed His precious blood to cleanse away our sins. He was buried, and then rose again on the third day for the justification of our sins. Will you not then repent of your sins and believe in Him? May you be a true seeker of Jesus! Amen.

THOUGHT: Who is Jesus to me?
PRAYER: Father, may my life truly show that Jesus is my Lord and Saviour.