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We Don't Need to Ask Herod

Matthew 2:6-12

This is not a Hollywood story. Once Herod found out from the prophets where the Ruler was to be born, and he had secretly told the Magi and asked them to find the child and bring him word, they were on their way again, following the star which guided them.

They did find the right home and the child, recognized him as the one designated by the heavenly star, and worshiped Him, and gave Him gifts of gold, myrrh and incense.

These wise men found accommodation for the night, and in a dream were warned not to go back to Herod, so they didn't keep that appointment.

It seems that when these magi went to ask in the city of Jerusalem for the newborn king of the Jews, they were switching to a secular mindset in their search. If they had stayed with their original guide, the star, they would not have had trouble finding Jesus.

If this were a Hollywood script, they might have gone back to tell Herod and been killed. Rather God protected these worshipers by warning them with a message to detour.

I'm afraid there are times I detour to do things the secular way, instead of continuing to follow God's guidance. Fortunately, as soon as I come back to worshiping Jesus, He guides me by His Holy Spirit again. Sometimes He even protects me from the consequences of my foolish mistakes.

PRAYER: Oh God, help me to keep my eye on the Jesus, the bright and morning star, and the words by which You guide me. Help me not to stop and lean on secular ways of thinking and seeking. I confess I've done that far too often!

Thank You too, for protecting me numerous times from the consequences of my mistakes! I did not deserve those rescues, but I guess You remembered that I have resolved to worship You and have You for my God.

Jesus is my King!!

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen


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