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, 2 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.” 3
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4
and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them
where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for
so it is written by the prophet:
6 “‘And you, O
Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of
Judah;
for from you
shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’”(Matthew 2)
This passage is overwhelming. It tells us that people worldwide were watching and waiting fot the Messiah to come. These were willing to travel great distance to meet Him, while those in Jerusalem would not make the five mile trek. His fellow countrymen should have been those most excited, hopeful and responsive at His coming, but they wouldn't budge. He has come a long way to be here with us. Will we acknowledge, accept and adore Him as He deserves? Will we go anywhere to praise and proclaim Him?
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