Tuesday, December 26th
Day 26 - Meanwhile…
Matthew 2:1-10
Meanwhile…on the other side of the world, a group of astrologers called “Magi” were perplexed and excited about a new bright star that had recently appeared in the eastern night sky. For them, this new star was a sign that something important had taken place-possibly the birth of a new king. The appearance of this new star was significant enough to prompt a group of these men to travel many miles to follow this star to Israel and worship the new-born king to whom this great sign pointed. Matthew tells us…
Over the years, it has been assumed that there were three Magi possibly because they brought three gifts, but the scripture isn’t specific about their number. Regardless of how many there were, their visit must have been yet another wondrous event in the life of Mary and Joseph. As these strangely-dressed foreign men (who weren’t of Jewish faith!) bowed down in worship before the baby Jesus and showered Him with expensive gifts, it was becoming clear that Jesus was not only the Messiah for the nation of Israel but also for all the peoples of the world.
Prayer Emphasis: Thank God that Jesus came to save not only the nation of Israel, but all of different peoples of the world.
For Family Discussion…
When the Magi came into Bethlehem, what kind of scene do you think they likely caused among the people there?
Mary and Joseph must have been quite surprised when foreign men came to worship Jesus. Tell of a time that God surprised you with the way He chose to work in your life.