The birth of Jesus Christ is the game changer; no other religious belief system has God coming to earth to be sacrificed for their sins. This is a step of love for all humanity showing how humans are God’s crowning creation on earth. God did not come to redeem a dog or any other domestic animal we think of as family, but He came for you and me. There is way too much in social media about saving some wild animal or some stray dogs in Russia as if they are on the same level of creation as we are. Never lose sight that Christ came for you and me.
In Matthew the “wise men” seek Jesus. At this time Jesus is older and they are living in a house there in Bethlehem. Herod, who does not want any other king taking over his kingdom, seeks out Jesus, not to worship as the “wise men” do, but to destroy any idea of another king. Who are you more like in your life today? Do you seek Jesus to worship? Are you willing to allow Jesus to sit on the throne of your life as King of Kings and Lord of Lords? This is the real battle everyday of our lives. Too many of us only seek Jesus to benefit our personal kingdoms. We are more like Herod, who sought to destroy the authority of God so that he could remain king. Herod was willing to kill all the babies in the region so that Jesus could not become king.
Today spend some time worshiping God, give Him authority over every area of your life.
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