The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Matthew 2:7-12, “Then Herod secretly called the magi and determined from them the exact time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, ‘Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you have found Him, report to me, so that I too may come and worship Him.’
9 After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
11 After coming into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
12 And having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the magi left for their own country by another way.”

(1)Notice first that they were Wise because they sought Him.
Joseph A. Seiss’ book, The Gospel in the Stars, sets forth how the
created heavenly lights led these men to the Boy Jesus. It is believed
that the magi came to Israel from ancient Persia, which lay to the east.
Precisely who they were or how many were in their company, it is impossible to know. It is believed, however, that they were ancient astronomers, a dozen or more, whose continual focus on the skies had led them to a star they had not previously discovered. The star moved; thus, they followed it ultimately to the Christ Child.

The “Star” that leads us to the Savior is called the Bible, the Holy Scriptures. Study the Scriptures and you will be enlightened with respect to Jesus and all that His Heavenly Father required of Him to bring about our salvation. Has this been your experience? Have you sought Him?

(2)Notice, too, that They were Wise because they found Him.
There’s a song that says, “I found what I wanted when I found the Lord.”
Yet, there are many who hear of Him from the Scriptures, but never learn from Him. Foolishly, they say, “I don’t want it! I don’t want Him!” Still, there will come a day when they will seek Him and He will not be able to be found. Wisdom says, “Strike while the iron is hot.”

(3)Notice too, that they were wise because the followed Him. Going
anywhere was difficult in Jesus’ day. Especially, is that true of those who
struggled over everything leading up to actually “following Him.” Yet, wisdom is viewable in the lives of those who have followed Him.

In which category do you find yourself? Are you currently “seeking” Him”, or have you “found” Him, or are you following Him by daily reading His Word? There will come a Day for Accounting. We will all stand before Him. Are you ready for the Judgment Day?

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom