“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, saying, where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East, and are come to worship him” (Matthew 2:1-2).

 The visit of the Magi, also called the wise men, was a tremendous and incredible situation. While we might sing “We Three Kings” in our hymnals, we really do not know how many wise men came. I know that there were three gifts presented, but we really do not know for sure that just three wise men came. The important thing is that they came to worship Him. It was not a convenient trip. It was not an easy adventure. It was demanding. It took time. It took sacrifice. But it was well worth the trip because they came to worship the Lord Jesus Christ. I have been seated on church platforms for many years. To be honest with you, there are times that I really wonder as I watch people come into the auditorium how many are really there to worship? I know I cannot read people’s hearts. But it is my earnest prayer and my deepest desire that as we come to worship, not only at Christmas time, but throughout the entire year, that we would really come to worship. The wise men traveled a great distance for one purpose. They wanted to worship!

 For today: What a great day to worship the Lord! In the privacy of your home make it a worship center.