Thanks in Danger
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
“After hearing the king, they [the Magi] went their way; and the star which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell on the ground and worshipped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:1-3, 9-11
Strangely enough, the Jewish religious leaders knew of this prophesy. They longed with all their hearts for it to be fulfilled. Yet, when it finally was truly happening, they joined Herod in their suspicion of Jesus from the beginning. Herod feared he would be replaced on the throne of Rome and the Jews knew, with the coming of the Messiah their influence would change.
And yet, many unlikely individuals risked their lives to thank God for this amazing child, knowing in their hearts that He would grow up to set men free from sin and death.
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Take care with love, especially His, from Darlene, who still prays for you each day.
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NOTES: I choose to believe the Bible because it's a reliable collection of historical documents written down by eyewitnesses during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. They reported supernatural events that took place before, of specific prophecies; and claim that their writings are divine rather than human in origin.
The Five Solas: Individuals are saved by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone, as revealed by Scripture alone to the glory of God alone!
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