Do You Have Anything In Common With The Wise Men?

It has been over two thousand years ( 2,000 ) since that journey wrought by a beckoning star,and the first
coming of the Christ child lead to peace on earth,and good will toward men.It was in the framework of this
humble setting that God interrupts human history.It is here in this perfect"palace of humility"that God would
show favor to all mankind.At this time men of the East gazed into the heavens and were drawn to a star.
They were compelled by something beyond themselves to follow its light.Their account in Matthew C-2 is
a story of faith set in motion to encounter the revelation of  that star.Their unwavering purpose as recorded for future generations is summed up in their own words: "For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him"( Matthew C-2:v2 ).As we know from the familiar passages related to the  coming of Christ,these strangers from the East were not foreign to the protocol worthy of a ruler and thus offered gifts of gold,frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child.Their anticipation was matched with the realization of being summoned to appear before a king. (Revelation C-22:v17.). Here in is wisdom,we would do well
to do as the wise men did.Seek first the kingdom of God.For he who comes to God must believe that He is,and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him, (Hebrews C-11:v6). How wise will we be?
The wise men of old set a course for us to consider. It's interesting that Jesus,the Bright and Morning Star
of Revelation,always came to His followers with one message:"Follow Me"( Matthew C-4:v19;
John C-21:v19). Perhaps it is the encouragement of Jesus' own words of "follow Me"that points us to the
admonition of Isaiah C-30:v21:"This is the way,walk in it." Like our counterparts from yesteryear's,it is
our hope that today's wise men will be open,available and willing as they seek and wait upon His star.

It is time we look up and follow the Bright and Morning Star!