The Gospel of Matthew 2:1-2 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:1-2 KJV).

These verses give the account of wise men arriving in Jerusalem asking, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?” We note that this greatest event happening in Judaea is during the time of King Herod’s reign, a paranoid and ruthless king. The magi’s arrival sets the transition from poverty to sufficiency of provision for the young family. Mary and Joseph, with their new born Child, are described to offer turtledoves or pigeons—the offering of the poor under Levitical law (Luke 2:24). The arrival of the wise men bearing gold, frankincense, and myrrh completely altered their financial reality.

The wise men’s gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh were not just symbolic of Christ’s royalty, priesthood, and sacrifice; they were tangible, high-value treasures that God provided to sustain the young family’s funding for their eventual flight to, and stay in Egypt. Mary and Joseph did not work, hustle, or manipulate circumstances to earn these riches; rather, the wealth followed the revelation and celebration of our Lord Jesus Himself being present in human form.

Yes, the Lord’s presence now being celebrated in the family of Mary and Joseph, the wise men from the east are drawn to worship the new born King. He is worthy, as it is written: “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” (Revelations 4:11 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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