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Podcast 54.3 Transcript, 12.3 REPLAYED
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, Matthew 2:1-2 ESV
Wise men, or magi, came from the east. These learned men left their pursuit of knowledge to search for something even better. What might God be asking you to leave behind so you may know Him better this Christmas, or in the New Year? Will you follow His leading?
Brighter visions beam afar;
Saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 ESV
Maybe God has already given you a vision of a better future in your relationship with Him but you need to leave something behind to pursue it. Do you have a sense of your “brighter visions”? If not, ask God to open your eyes to them as He did for the wise men.
Seek the great Desire of nations;
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV
So the magi used the star to lead them to the One who would later utter these words. They walked through darkness, but found the light of life, the light of the world. They were not Jewish so they demonstrate that the wisest among us from every nation desire Him. Will you?
Ye have seen His natal star.
And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. Matthew 2:9b-10 ESV
But just seeing the star is not enough. We must respond. The wise men journeyed long, and when they arrived at their destination rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. As you pursue Christ, expect the same kind of feeling. But make certain you are pursuing Him. Are you?
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more.
Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar;
Seek the great Desire of nations;
Ye have seen His natal star.
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time, be Resonant.
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