It's Christmas Break

Christmas Break is here! The kids actually got out of school a little early due to the snow that was on the way.

As I type these words the snow is falling quickly and Jenn is on her way home.

I just want to make a few comments from scripture concerning the lyrics I shared with you yesterday. According to Matthew chapter 2, wise men came from the east to Jerusalem. The reason they came? They had seen the star which told of the birth of the King of the Jews. Notice that I said "the" star rather than "a" star. Significant don't you think?

"The" star refers to the fact that "the heavens declare the glory of God..." When God decided to send His Son into the world he caused the heavens to declare the arrival. These men were so impacted by the arrival of the star that they saddled up and headed out.

I find this very interesting when you consider that many people in our culture are trying to have a Christ-less Christmas. We want to give gifts, put up decorations, and even sing some of the carols but far too many won't even say Merry Christmas. Imagine having a birthday that everyone in the world is invited to come to except YOU! That is basically how some of the people in this world handle Christmas.

I'm not here to argue whether or not Jesus was born at Christmas. However, we have set apart this time of year to celebrate His arrival. And His arrival is so very important.

Just look at the gifts that the wise men gave to commemorate the birth of the King of Kings.
Gold - for the honor that is due Him!
Frankincense - for the role of the High Priest!
Myrrh - for the One who will be placed in a tomb!

Jesus' arrival meant that God had just entered the world as a human being. It also mean that God was doing away with the current religious structure. No longer would we have to go before a high priest to offer sacrifices. He became our High Priest of a much better way! But there is one other important factor. Jesus didn't come to establish His kingdom here on earth. According to God's plan He would be the deliver of the Jewish nation - but it wouldn't come through might. Through His death on the cross Jesus paid the penalty of sin for the whole world! Now Jew & Gentile alike can be free from sin.

Not only did these wise men bring gifts but they bowed before Him and worshipped! Does the thought of Jesus coming into the world cause you to worship? It should!

I know it's Christmas break...
I know that you still have a lot to do...
I know it's snowing outside...
But go ahead and worship Him! He's worthy!
If wise men can bow down and worship a child simply because of a star in the sky - shouldn't we (having the scriptures, knowing the Gospel) do the same?