Seek and Find

“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 traveled over 900 miles to worship the newborn King of the Jews, following an unusual star that appeared in the East that led them to Jerusalem. King Herod and others were troubled hearing them ask of this “king’s” whereabouts, met privately with the Easterners, asking them to inform him when they found the child so he could also worship Him. They left, and the star they followed stood still over where He was. Entering the house, they fell before the Messiah in worship, offering costly gifts. God warned the men not to return to Herod in a dream, so they went home another way. 

Wise people still seek Jesus today; there isn’t a star to follow, but the Holy Spirit’s leading. God wants you to find Jesus (Jeremiah 29:13), and so does Jesus. He is worthy of honor, and praise once found. Rejoice and worship Him on bended knee or with a bowed heart. The best gift you can give Him is your life surrendered to His authority; your obedience is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). Seek the Father daily for guidance; heed His counsel until He brings you safely home to heaven.