Christmas Reading PlanSample

In Matthew chapter 2, we see a beautiful picture of faithful and obedient people! First, the Magi, who traveled hundreds of miles to follow a star and worship a child. Then of Joseph, who trusted the Lord when He told him to take his family to Egypt instead of back to their home and relatives.

Moses and Jesus had many similar experiences as children. The Israelites had experienced 400 years of bondage before Moses came along. The Israelites had experienced 400 years of silence before Jesus came along. Both were Levites. Both were born during a time of oppression. Both were hidden as babies because someone wanted them dead. Both survived an order by the king to kill all baby boys under the age of 2. Both were royalty even though they were born into humble families. Both came out of Egypt to redeem their people. (There are WAY more similarities if you compare their lives – I encourage you to study it if you haven’t done so before).

My favorite verse in this chapter says, “Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.”

So many of us think of the season of Christmas as a time to be with family, exchange gifts, and do good to those around us. But the Magi show us that worship is the true reason for the season.

Can I encourage you to take time today and just sit at the feet of Jesus and worship our Savior?