The Mystery of the MagiSýnishorn

 What Does This All Mean?  

The Magi left everything behind and traveled to a distant land to find the One foretold by Daniel and the prophets of old. Their gifts recognized Him as God, as King, and as heaven’s indescribable gift to us. Amazingly, they somehow knew the hour of their visitation, even when Israel missed it. They had not yet seen His miracles or heard His teachings. They did not possess all the Scriptures telling of Messiah’s death, resurrection, and future return. Yet, as heirs of Daniel’s legacy, they believed God and worshipped His Son, the Messiah. They were truly “wise men” in the ultimate sense, signaling that one day, people from every tribe and nation would stream to the King of the Jews. Therefore, Scripture has immortalized their astounding faith. 

They are now a powerful example to us thousands of years later. Their story takes us beyond the traditional Nativity Scene into the real Christmas story. God is still drawing men and women from “far off” to be brought near through the blood of Christ. 

Let me take a moment to address the person reading this devotional who might not know Jesus as their Savior. You might think of yourself as an unlikely candidate to receive God’s mercy and love. Maybe you feel “far away” from God. If that is the case, the story of the Magi should resonate in your heart. The message we find in the story of the Magi is that God is drawing men and women from afar. The door has been open wide. Salvation is available, not only to those who are “kosher,” but to anyone who will call upon the name of Jesus. Ephesians 2:13 says, “But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” You don’t need to traverse a thousand miles to find God. He already sent His Son from heaven to earth to find you. All you need to do is to repent and believe the gospel.