Let Us Come and Worship

“In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

“’And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,

are by no means least among the ruler of Judah;

for from you shall come a ruler

who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

(Matthew 2:6, cited from Mic. 5:2)

The wise men saw the star. They knew the prophesy that said the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, and they began the journey to behold him. When they came to Herod, they asked, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” They came, bringing their worship with them. “And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him” (Matt. 2:11). They offered the proper response to what they were witness to – the Promised One before their eyes.

“Then, opening their treasure, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” The gifts they brought foreshadowed what lay ahead. Gold denoted his Kingship. Frankincense, an incense used by the priests, indicated he would be a Priest greater than any other. Myrrh, a spice used in burial, foretold his death and the suffering to come.

He was born in Bethlehem.

Behold the Promised One.

Let us come and worship.