December 29, 2010 The Big Trip 3-3

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him."

Good Salvation Wednesday Morning, my dear brothers and sisters. The day we pray for the unsaved and pray that God will use us to help seek out the lost and bring them in. Other prayers today for Eleanor Saylor who is being moved to Health South Rehab Hospital.

The Big Trip 3-3: Matthew 2:1 - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him." (NIV)

So how many Kings were at the Manger? Just one, and that was The King of all Kings, our Lord Jesus. As you can see the Magi, or the kings from the east, following the star of Jesus -- They did not arrive at the manger with the three gifts, it was more than likely a couple of months later and they did bring gifts with them and visit Him at His home. Here is the scripture that covers what I am telling you:

Matthew 2:7 - Then Herod called the Magi secretly and fount out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him." 9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the HOUSE, they saw the child with His mother and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of Gold and of incense and of Myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. (NIV)

So the kings came from other countries and they worshiped Jesus in His home, not at the manger. The other facts, they brought three gifts and they followed the star, are in the Bible. Oh, but the Bible really does not tell us if two kings brought the gifts or maybe six or seven. We just know the Magi brought three gifts.

Tomorrow the great Escape to Egypt.

Dear Father in Heaven, Help us to come nearer and nearer to you, and Lord, help us to seek out the lost, and Lord, if there are some on this line, may they give us a call so we can help them get on track to heaven. Lord, I pray today that You forgive my sins of yesterday and my sinful thoughts and thinking. Lord, keep me, and keep all of us on track with You, may You be the light of our lives and may we make it shine for others. Use us, dear Lord, use us... In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Now go forth sharing those blessings and loving on each person you see, let the Jesus light in you shine brighter and brighter each day... Do you know you do not need to pay an electric charge for the light that you get from Jesus? Someone should shout AMEN at that statement... Love ya, Pastor Dan.