Scripture: “1After 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?
How might this contrast between the magi and Herod keep us from complacency regarding our response to Jesus?
Herod was power hungry. He saw this young Messiah as a threat and as someone usurping his throne. Whereas, the magi where led by the promise of a greater King, the Messiah. It is interesting that the magi were from “foreign” lands....not Jews and therefore, gentiles. The Messiah, Jesus was sent for the salvation of all, not just God’s chosen people.
How might this contrast between the magi and Herod keep us from complacency regarding our response to Jesus?
Herod was power hungry. He saw this young Messiah as a threat and as someone usurping his throne. Whereas, the magi where led by the promise of a greater King, the Messiah. It is interesting that the magi were from “foreign” lands....not Jews and therefore, gentiles. The Messiah, Jesus was sent for the salvation of all, not just God’s chosen people.