How do we seek Jesus? The story of the wise men can give us some direction. God used a sign in nature, the star, to get their attention. God often speaks in a language we understand. These men were astrologists, and God spoke to them through a star. God continues to speak to us through …
The Wise Men experienced a revelation while seeking Jesus as they prepared to return home after their long journey to Bethlehem. The Wise Men had traveled from the east, in the region of Persia, as God stirred their hearts. Then God provided a star as a sign to guide them, like an ancient GPS. When …
The story of the Wise Men is a gripping Biblical story that showcases the combination of seeking to worship and the prophetic gifts they brought to the newborn King of the Jews. The Wise Men were from the east, in the area of Persia, and specialized in astronomy. These men were truly wise because they …
Seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons may seem like a mystery to believers, but not everyone seeks the Lord with pure motives in their hearts. In the story of the Wise Men, we see the true heart of King Herod as he interacts with them. Matthew 2:7 Then Herod called for a private meeting with the wise …
Gentile astrologers traveled hundreds of miles to worship Jesus, but the Jews seemed to be too lazy to seek Jesus. They told Herod the prophecy about the Messiah’s birthplace,but did nothing else. Matthew 2: 4 He called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers of religious law and asked, “Where is the Messiah supposed to …
The wisemen began by seeking Jesus in the wrong place. Matthew 2: Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we …
Jesus had unexpected seekers following his birth. These men were not Jews but Gentiles from the east. Matthew 2:1Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his …
Praise is contagious. As Simeon was praising God for the birth of the Messiah, Anna joined him. Luke 2: 38 She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem. [1] Both …
When people praise God despite difficulties, it makes you stop and think: how can they do that? A friend lost their 12-year-old daughter in a freak accident at a county fair, yet they still praised God for the time the Lord had given her to them. What enabled this family to mourn and still praise …
It is not uncommon for God to give revelation during praise that grows out of our relationship with Him. As we praise God, He may provide us with insight into how we can make a difference in the lives of those around us or how we can deepen our relationship with Him. Proverbs 2:6 For …