The Irony of the Epiphany
The chief priests and scribes know the answer to the wise men's question "Where is the Messiah to be born?" However, they did not act on this information. Dirty shepherds leave their flocks. Pagan astrologers traverse afar. Meanwhile, the religious leaders, full of inside knowledge and Bible jargon and pat answers, don't bother to make the relatively short journey to Bethlehem. Biblical training does not guarantee that our hearts incline toward worshipping the true king.
HERE is a song by Sovereign Grace Music entitled We Will Seek You
Wise men saw a starry sign
And left their homes behind for You
We too have seen the Morning Star
And hope has filled our hearts anew
So like the wise men we will come
Father, here, almost halfway through Advent, we check our hearts. Advent is not for the mere increase of knowledge. Advent is for adoring your Son. Remove whatever barriers in us are keeping us from falling to our knees with the magi. Forbid that we would stand idly by, puffed up in our seeming knowledge, yet unwilling to come and worship. Save us from the traps of man-made religion and its pride, and give us the humble desperation of worshipers who don’t pretend to be worthy. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Quotes from Day 11 in The Christmas We Didn't Expect
HERE are other Advent posts
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