Wise Men Still Seek Him

 “Now, when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod, the king; behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. Saying, ‘Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His Star in the East and are come to worship Him.’” (Matthew 2:1–2)

Wise men, who scholars believe were philosophers or astrologers, traveled over 900 miles to worship the newborn King of the Jews. An unusual star appeared in the East, guiding them to One they believed was of great significance in Judea. Upon hearing them ask of the baby’s whereabouts, King Herod and others in Jerusalem were troubled. Consulting his “wise people,” Herod learned Christ’s birthplace was Bethlehem, then met privately with the Eastern men. After learning when they first saw the star, he sent them to Bethlehem, asking them to inform him when they found the child so he could also worship Him. They left, and the star they followed led them to the Messiah, and they rejoiced as it stood still over the place where He was. Entering the house, they saw the child, fell before Him in worship, and offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. God warned the men not to return to Herod in a dream, so they went home another way.

Wise men (and women, children) still seek Jesus today. He wants you to find Him (Jeremiah 29:13), and once you do, yield daily to His wisdom and guidance. If you lose sight of Him, He didn’t move—turn back to where you left Him; God, our Father, is faithful to forgive. What treasure can you give Jesus? Yourself. Surrendering to God’s authority and your obedience is better than any sacrifice you would offer (1 Samuel 15:22; Romans 12:1–2). Fall before Him in worship, on bended knee or with a bowed heart. He is worthy of honor and praise.