| Wise Men Still Seek Him |
| Written by Eli Miller |
| Friday, 17 December 2010 17:35 |
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The wise men had been traveling for quite some time when they finally arrived at Jerusalem. It had taken them several months to cover the long journey from the east. They were now anxious to find the newborn King they were seeking. Thinking they would find Him among royalty, they began asking for Him around the palace area of Herod the king. Their question, “Where is He,” brought quite a stir to the whole city. “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 we have come to worship Him.” “When Herod the king has heard these things, he was troubled and all Jerusalem with him.” (Mat.2:1-3) After checking the sacred writings, it was discovered that Jesus should be born in Bethlehem, some five miles south of Jerusalem. Upon hearing this, the wise men eagerly continued their journey, eager to find the answer to their question, “Where is He?” Searching for the answer to this question had brought these men on a journey of many perilous miles. Personal cost was not considered. Knowing that loved ones and associates did not have the same quest was unimportant. Time was not a factor. Even when the religious and political leaders in Jerusalem did not see it necessary to go the five miles to Bethlehem to find Him, they were not discouraged. They must find Him! The star they had followed from the east once more began to lead them. They continued toward Bethlehem with exceeding great joy, being brought to the very house where the young child was. When these wise men found Him, they fell down and worshiped Him and presented their gifts. The long journey had not been in vain! They had found their King! Let’s examine the inquiry, “Where is He?” a bit further. This is the first recorded question in the New Testament. It was asked by seeking wise man in their pursuit to find Jesus Christ. We can see the significance of this question by looking at the first question God asked man in the Old Testament, “Where are you?” (Gen.3:9) In this text God is seeking man who has fallen into sin. Adam was afraid of God and tried to hide himself from Him. Today, mankind is still engaging in the futile attempt to hide from God. Many empty pursuits are tried in an effort to drown out God’s persistent call, “Where are you?” There is no better time than the beginning of the new year to join with the wise men of old in your personal search of Him. You too, can put Christ back into your life in a more meaningful way, as well as finding your own answer to the essential question, “Where is He?” “Wise men” still seek Him. Are you counted among them? |