A 21st Century Wiseman
Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2:2 (NKJV)
Ponder this for a few moments: Describe a 2024 wiseman.
While it took the first wisemen years to find Baby Jesus, today they meet in the international airport terminal. Patiently, they waited for each other. Their cell phones buzz. They have traveled from three completely different countries and cultures. Yet, these strangers are immediately drawn together by an unseen force and acknowledge each other with beaming smiles and welling tears of joy. They simply know! These intelligent men have one purpose and only one!
As outsiders looking in at them, we observe their exhilaration. For many hours they have traveled to join in that one pursuit. All speak a common language fluently as they share their eagerness to compare their findings on their laptops. Their joy cannot be denied!
Dressed in holey, frayed blue jeans, t-shirts and sneakers, they certainly don’t stand out in the crowd but there is something very unique or curious. Standing there with beaming faces, are three of the most intelligent men in the world. But they look just like normal guys, right?
What stirred within their hearts to come together? Why would they leave their native lands to travel during the busiest time of year? As they make their way from the taxi to the hotel, they are bumped and elbowed with hurried people carrying bags full of gifts. They are greeted with faces that say, “Get out of my way!” The Santa Claus at the door to the hotel wears a muddied suit and his “Ho, Ho, Ho!” leaves much to be desired. Cars honk. Drivers yell. Pushing and shoving. Slushy snow on the sidewalk.
The three wisemen could care less!
They enter the hotel, check-in with non-stop chatter! Upon entry into the room, the laptops fly open, shoes come off, they grab waters out of the mini-frig, and talk…but first they pray. Thanking God for the safe trip and for finding each other, their one purpose begins to unfold.
For years, they have read scriptures, studied prophecies, spoken with mentors, sung songs and prayed. Could it be?
Now, their search intensifies. They must find the…
Loving Lord, help us to keep searching for You every day and in every way. You are our one and only purpose in life.