Matthew 2:1-2 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.’
Today is actually the Epiphany, the 12th day of Christmas and the end to the Christmas season. The story as displayed in nativity scenes and sung in carols is now complete. We've had Mary and Joseph and the inn; we've met angels and shepherds; we've seen the baby born. And now the wise men enter the scene so we can sing "We Three Kings of Orient Are."
So in total we see the effect that this child will have on the world. The humble shepherds were some of the first to come see him. Angels sang at his birth and animals witnessed it. But eventually, even the wise and powerful of the world will also come to pay him homage. It's like all the history of the past 2000 years is summarized and foreshadowed in these few events. As Scripture promises, eventually every knee will bow at the name of Jesus. For now, these three strangers from the east stand in to represent the whole wide world. And we join them in worship.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
This Sunday we return to our "normal" worship schedule, with Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11 and Education Hour at 9:45. Visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for full information and respond to this email to be unsubscribed from the devotionals mailing list.
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