Matthew 2 1-11
We are Magi from the East
And we have travelled far
To see the newborn Jewish King
Led by the Bethlehem star
We didn’t come unprepared
We carefully chose the gifts we'd bring
Gold was an obvious choice
A gift to honour the newborn King
Our other gifts?
Frankincense and myrrh
An incense and a spice
One to mark a holy priest
One to make ready a sacrifice
Finally seeing the mother and Son
Try to imagine the wonder we felt
There was only one natural response
We approached in reverence and humbly knelt
Over the years our titles have varied
We’ve been called Kings and Wise Men, too
But honestly we were mere seekers
Seeking the Truth, just like you.
If there is anything that distinguishes us,
That somehow makes us wise
It’s really found in simple things
Wanting to see Him with our own eyes
And when we saw Him, we worshipped
We knelt before Him in awe
We gave Him gifts to honour Him
And praised God for all we saw
Perhaps herein lies wisdom
It’s shown in reverent humility
Recognizing that God is sovereign
Over all that is and is to be
So when He invites you, come promptly
Love Him with soul, mind, and heart
Bow down and humbly adore Him
And give Him your best, all that you are
There is a lot that we do not know about the Wise Men. We don’t know exactly where they came from, how many there were, when they actually arrived. But we know what we need to know. They came looking for Jesus even though it involved a long journey. They brought precious gifts. When they saw Him, they knelt before Him and worshipped. We, too, would be wise to seek God, to draw near to Him whether or not it is convenient or easy. We owe Him our best. And our response to Him should be one of awe and worship. Because of Jesus we have access to the Father, how foolish we would be to ignore that. How wise to follow Him.
Lord, help me, like the Wise Men, to come to You, regardless of convenience or ease. And let me offer worship that pleases You. Help me to remember that wisdom lies in seeking You. Amen
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