At an early age I was intrigued by the wise men who entered the nativity scene amidst exotic low tones. Who were these mysterious and majestic visitors so out of place in the humble stable setting with their splendor and rich gifts of frankincense, gold and myrhh?
As I’ve grown up, I realized the wise men brought more than gifts, they offer many spiritual insights to deepen our appreciation of the dear Savior’s birth. Let me give you three reasons why I love the wise men.
First, the arrival of the magi from the Far East, tells us that the gospel truth has been shared many times, in different places and with many different people.
Second, the little Lord Jesus asleep in a humble Judean stable was not just a local hero, a promised Messiah for the Jews. He was the Savior of ALL mankind, even the Savior of kings.
Finally, the wise men recognized the prophesied signs of Jesus birth while the Jews among whom he lived did not. Thus, the wise men also offer a warning that even those who are chosen, those who have access to all God’s teachings, those who have prophets and revelation can be blinded.
The wise men are an important part of the nativity story. Their brief appearance, though shrouded with mystery, nonetheless, teaches us to actively seek truth and knowledge by following the Guiding Star.
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