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December 12
WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM

Scripture: Matthew 2:8-10 “And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”

     The wise men had come a great way in seeking the new born King Jesus. A lot of things they found when they arrived in Jerusalem. They knew that a “King” had been born so that start in the most likely place, the palace. But when they enquire about this birth, no one knows or has any idea that this birth has taken place. The reigning King does not even know. He then sends them to find “the King”, the Lord Jesus Christ! According to the text, they are the only ones that went looking for Him!
     The beginning of the chapter tells us that they were guided to Jerusalem by a star. They called it “his star”, no doubt because of the miracle involved in His birth and in their being led to find Him! They came to where they thought that He should be, but they did not find Him there, but they did not stop looking!
     The Scripture tells us that after being sent out by King Herod that the star again appeared and led them to the place where the young child was. And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy! Once you beginning seeking for Jesus, the Lord will continue to guide you until you find Him!
     Notice that they did not find Him in the Palace, and they did not find Him in the manger. The Scripture tells us that they found Him in a house. No doubt it was the house that He and His parents were living in! Jesus was born, the wise men saw his star, they made preparations for their journey and they started out to Jerusalem. Jesus is probably around two years old. The search is complete and they come in as they had intended from the beginning and worship Him!
     May we be as diligent in our seeking as the wise men were! And remember, wise men still seek Him today!