Christmas From Cover to Cover: 25-Day Advent DevotionalSample

The coming of Jesus was a monumental event. Although most of the commotion took place in a small Jewish town, God was already at work among the nations. Wise men came from a foreign land to give gifts and worship King Jesus. The hope of that first Christmas extended past the borders of Israel and as “far as the curse is found.” These outsiders recognized Jesus for who He truly is. They didn’t have to be Jewish to recognize that sin and death ruled every nation, but that Jesus had come to reign supreme. They didn’t have to live in Israel to realize that their wealth and power couldn’t buy the salvation of their souls. God was not concerned about the color of their skin but the position of their heart. The book of Revelation depicts a final scene of all tribes, languages, and nations worshiping Jesus Christ the Lord. These wise men were some of the first to join.

Reflection Question: What significance do the wise men bring to the Christmas story?