Wise People

There’s just nothing like first-hand experience.  You can watch all the cool cooks make the most delectable dishes but until you get in the kitchen yourself,  it’s a spectator sport!  On your own, however, you find out things about the recipe and the kitchen those “cool cooks” left out.  You find out it’s a new ballgame altogether!

Do you wonder just HOW wise those “wise men” were?  Well, first, we know they came from the east to Israel in search of the foretold King.  Matthew gives us the account of their arrival: “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He Who has been born King of the Jews?  For we saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.’” (2:1-2)  If nothing else, we know they were men on a mission!  They were informed, attentive, and driven.  Oh, that we had such passion for Christ!  I find it especially fascinating these men chose not to settle for someone else’s tale of Jesus’ birth; no, their zeal to see and worship the Savior led them personally to Bethlehem.  They wanted firsthand knowledge and the life-changing experience of worshipping the King.  Spurgeon wrote, “Those who live at the greatest distance from the means of grace often use most diligence, and learn to know the most of Christ and His salvation.”  There’s just nothing like personal time with The Redeemer when in His Presence we read His Word, listen for His Voice, and experience His Grace.  That only happens when we quit being a spectator and personally seek The King.  You see, those “wise men” were very very wise, and it’s true you know … wise people really do still seek Him!