The wise men before knew that something significant had arrived. They had received some kind of Heavenly revelation about the imminent arrival of somebody incredibly significant. They came bearing gifts that would prophetically mark this significance from the outset. He needed Gold because of the throne that He had left and would one day return to. He needed Frankincense because He was to be worshipped – His immensely humble beginnings contradicted the awe that millions upon millions would have for Him over the centuries. And He needed Myrrh because one day His people would bury Him – unaware of the resurrection that would hastily follow, despite His instructions that they needn’t fear.
They sought after a glimpse of Him. An audience with a baby King.
What lengths would you go to this Christmas to seek Him? Would you lay down the lies and sin that have clouded meeting Him so far? Would you bring the gift of your life in order to receive a new life in Him? They probably couldn’t believe what they found in that stable. They probably wouldn’t have been able to believe the impact He would have.
I’m confident you’d be in a similar state of awe as well.
Wise Men still seek Him this Christmas. What they find today is no less captivating.
