Today's Readings: OT - Genesis 1:13-31 / NT - Matthew 2
“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 ... When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. ~ Matthew 2:2, 10-11
Whether we use our electronic GPS, printed maps or local street signs, they are all a great help as we travel. All of these are intended to keep us on tract, and if we pay close attention we won't lose our way. But, we'll never get to where we're going if we camp out at the signposts.
The Magi were "Wise Men" indeed. Their goal was crystal clear... "to worship HIM". They had no intention to worship the star, nor further explore the insight of the chief priests and scribes. They followed God's directions while avoiding distractions; they didn't camp out at the signposts.
How is it possible for God's directions to become distractions? "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life." ~ (John 5:39-40). Be wise my friend, and follow the directions "to worship HIM". Don't camp out at the signposts.
"Often the work of the Lord itself may be a temptation to keep us from that communion with Him which is so essential to the benefit of our own souls."- George Muller
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