As I read of the true reason for Christmas, this part really came alive for me. All kinds of people sought to see this Child born on Christmas Day.
The lowly shepherds (not just one shepherd boy), after being told by an angel of this marvel birth, journeyed to Bethlehem. (Luke 2: 8-20)
Eight days after the birth of this Child, as was custom of the Jewish law, He was taken to the temple to be presented to The Lord. There a man named Simeon led by the Spirit came into the temple. This man whom very life was set to the tune of the birth of this Christ Child, for he would not see death before he had set eyes on Him. (Luke 2:25-35)
Now there was a prophetess named Anna there in the temple also. She was said to be of a great age. Don't you like the way Luke speaks of her age not as old but of a great age (sorry age is coming on strong for me so great age sure sounds better than OLD.) She too had waited many years to meet this Child. (Luke 2:36-40)
So finally I come to the part of the wise men (no certain number of men were given.) Probably two years after the birth, these wise man were still following a star to seek this Child. (Matthew 2:1-12)
Each of these people came to not only see this Child but to worship Him each in their way. Okay, I have given you the verses so you can read each account but to get to the point of my account of this beautiful story.
All kinds of people sought to see this Child born on Christmas Day. Some just out in the field, some had been in the right place simply waiting, others traveled for quite a distance. The one thing all had in common was they worshipped Him.
So let me ask you, where is your Bethlehem? Will we, in the hustle and bustle of this Christmas season, find the right place, time and gift for this Christ Child? Will we take time to truly seek Him? All He really wants for Christmas (His birthday) is your worship and you!
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He's all around us this time of year--represented in every celebration of His birth. Yet we still miss Him if we let ourselves get caught up in it all. Thank you for this reminder to seek Him--daily.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic message. I had never really thought about the birth story quite like this. Yes, the many ways that individual people sought after the Lord Jesus.
ReplyDeleteYes, I will seek Him with my whole heart. Not just at this time of year, but always. The heart of Bethlehem is not just at Christmastime - it is a lifetime journey.
GOD BLESS!
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