Discerning the Star

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Matthew 2:10

Reading:

Matthew 2:7-9, 16-23

As the wise men, Herod wanted to find the Child, that One born King of the Jews:

“And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also” (Matthew 2:8).

The wise men wanted to worship the Child; Herod wanted war with the Child.

Is my spirit this season in worship of the Child or is it at war with the Child?

On this business of searching, consider this: the Child wanted to be found!

“When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was” (Matthew 2:9).

The Child indeed wanted to be God with us!

He still does.

I want to remember to acknowledge Him today.

The Scriptures say in Matthew 2:23 -- That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets
from Matthew 2:23

It Is He!

The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

Matthew 11:5

Reading:

Matthew 11:1-15

These questions will make more sense if you read the passage.

What should I do with my own doubts regarding spiritual matters? (3)

How highly do I value the witness of another? (4)

If I show another what I see and hear, will it be helpful to him? (4)

Offended in Jesus? Me? Why? When? (6)

What motivates me to go hear the visiting preacher? (7-9)

“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear” (Matthew 11:15).

How well does my heart use my ears?

[The Scriptures say in Matthew 11:6 -- And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me]
from Matthew 11:6