Today's sermon is about the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12).
It's Christmas Sunday - a day to focus on the birth of Christ.
The Magi traveled for several months (between 500 to 1000 miles). They were highly motivated.
God travels from Heaven to meet everyone who is far from Him. God will do anything to wake us up and let us know we are Loved by Him.
God comes to shine His Light for anyone who will pay attention. In this case - it was three Gentiles - astrologers - magicians - occultists.
He shows us what He knows we will pay attention to. What draws us? What wakes us up?
Sometimes we ask God to tone it down. But God wants us to seek Him.
God is often not what we expect. If Jesus comes, will we miss Him?
We often let others go farther up and farther in with Jesus.
When we allow ourselves to get close to Jesus, there's no response but to worship.
When God is revealed, amazing things happen.
I know what God gave to me. What am I giving to God?
Let God make a difference. Let God give us a new natural - a new life - a new purpose. That is the most amazing Gift of Christmas.
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