LESSONS OF FAITH

Matthew 2:1-2

 “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.”

Let us take more lessons of faith from the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. We use to have bumper stickers that read, “wise men still seek Jesus”. It is not just wise men that seek Jesus, it takes faith to seek God. These Magi or wise men saw a very special star and decided to follow that star not knowing where it will land them. Doesn’t this sound like Abraham?

“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.” Hebrews 11:8

As a child of God that steps out obeying God without anything concrete seemingly, understand that you are like those wise men following a star, but be assured at the end of the star is a king waiting to be unveiled. But it is a journey of faith because it is a persuasion of the heart that takes you on this journey. 

The Scripture also says, “But without faith it is impossible to please the Lord, for he that cometh to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” IT TAKES FAITH TO SEEK GOD and to be diligent in seeking God. So I will say this it is not just wise men that seek God but men of faith and wisdom who seek God. 

For instance spending time every day before God in devotion at times may feel very dry but surely there is a reward at the end of the road for when you are consistent in doing a thing, there in lies the power.

“Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.” Prov 8:34 KJV