CHRISTMAS - 3 REACTIONS

THE MAGI REACTION

Matthew 2: 10, 11 a,b

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary, His mother, and fell down, and worshiped Him;

The sight of the return of the Star filled the Magi with great joy, because they knew that they were going to see the Christ, who had been foretold by the prophets. Unlike the Scribes and Priests, the Magi were excited about the coming of JESUS

Jesus was now about two years old. He and His family lived in a house in Bethlehem of Judea.  When the Magi arrived, having followed the Star, the shekinah glory of GOD, they fell down and worshiped JESUS.

It is believed that the Magi were an part of a Tribe of Magi and that they traveled in a caravan. This Tribe of Magi were not Jewish, but they looked for the coming of the King of Israel. Legend has it, that this Tribe was started by Daniel and that it consisted of devout men; seekers of GOD.

The Magi reaction is one of devotion, joy and worship. This, too should be our reaction to the Presence of JESUS, the Messiah, who is always present in our midst. JESUS is the Light that drives away the darkness, let us rejoice and be glad in Him. JESUS is our Leader, let us follow Him. JESUS is our King, let us worship Him. JESUS is our Law, let us obey His Commandments.

LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN JES