2010-12-26 - What Would a Wise Man
Say?

What Would They Say Series #1

Today starts a new series I am excited about and look forward to hearing
your take on it. Each devotional is told from the viewpoint of a Biblical
person, what they probably thought and felt. The characters share how they
probably reacted when they needed to trust God, believe for a miracle, or
sought wisdom; all issues we still face.

Fellow scholars and I were traveling to worship the young King of the Jews.
During our journey, we received a request from King Herod to meet with us.
He inquired when we first saw the star, and was very particular on the exact
time of our heavenward discovery. Herod told us the child could be found
in Bethlehem. Finally. Now our voyage could continue. Herod wanted us to
come back and tell him where the child was, so he could worship him also.

When we started traveling again, we saw the star, a constant companion on
our journey. Personally, I could not take my eyes off the star. It gave me
the energy and determination to continue. We followed the star to Bethlehem,
where it hovered over the countryside; me and the other men were so elated.
All the trials, hard work, and effort brought us to our destination.

We went into the house and found the child and Mary His mother. We bowed
before them, worshiped them, and they opened our gifts of gold and the aromatic
frankincense and myrrh. Our elation never ended. It was an experience none
would ever forget. It was worth the long journey, to pay homage and reverence
to the King of the Jews. We would never be the same. It was not our intention
to be dishonorable, but we did not return to King Herod as he demanded.
Instead, we took heed to a dream that warned my traveling companions and
I to return home another way.

Lord, I will fulfill your perfect plan for my life. I
will not doubt how special and loved I am by You. You will guide me. In Jesus'
name I pray, Amen.

When was the last time you looked at the stars? Take a moment and look at
God's creations in the night sky.