Good Morning Friends,
“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.’ When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.” (Matthew 2:1-3)
You see two opposite reactions to the news of the new King in this text. The Magi came seeking the King when they saw His sign. Later, when they see the star again leading them to Bethlehem they are overjoyed. Seeking the King and overjoyed when they find Him, that’s one reaction to the news of Jesus.
Herod’s response was the opposite. When Herod heard the news of the King, he was disturbed. He was angry and frightened. He was angry because he didn't want anyone, not even God, threatening his kingship. He was frightened because this was one threat that would be difficult to deal with, after all, it included a supernatural sign, a star in the sky.
People still respond in opposite ways to the news of the King. When some hear, they seek Him and are overjoyed to find Him. Others respond like Herod did, with anger and fear. Some want a King. Some are afraid of what a King would mean for their lives.
How do you respond to the King?
His, by Grace,
Steve
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