Wise Men Still Do

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea 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 KJV)

Sometimes I feel we do the same thing. We see about Jesus and come to worship Him, but we end up in the wrong place.

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. (Matthew 2:10 KJV)

At times we are lied to, as Herod lied to the magi:

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. (Matthew 2:8 KJV)

Jesus spoke of some who would lead us astray:

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. (Matthew 7:15 KJV)

The Bible does not tell us the date of Christ's birth, nor even the season. We know there were shepherd's in the fields with their flocks, but nothing more. Over millenia, December 25 was chosen to represent that time, and I don't have a problem with that choice. I still enjoy the incorrect nativity scenes that show a manger, shepherds, wise men, sheep, camels and a mother with her child, surrounded by men who fell down and worshipped Him. (Matthew 2:11)

I just want Christmas to be memorable due to the birth of Christ, not the size or price of a present given or received. I want the presents remembered as gold, frankincense and myrrh. I want the family gathered to understand why men fall down, still, and worship Him.