Matthew 2:1-2, "Magi from the east came and asked, 'Where is the One Who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.' "
The Magi traveled thousands of miles to see the King of the Jews. When they found Him, they responded with joy, worship, and gifts. (Commentary pg 1642)
They saw Jesus' star referred to in Numbers 24:17. They had traveled many miles.
Matthew 2:11, "They (the Wise Men) saw the Child with His mother and opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
Their response was so different than ours today. Man expects GOD to come looking for us to explain Himself, prove Who He is, and to give us gifts! But those who are truly wise will seek and worship Jesus not for what they can get, but for Who He is, GOD in the flesh come to save mankind from their sins.
John 3:36, "Whoever believes in the Son (Jesus) has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son (Jesus) will not see life for GOD's wrath remains on them."
Be a "wise man (or woman)" and come to the salvation GOD has planned from before Creation (Ephesians 1:4-5) for those accepting Him!
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