Matthew 2

It’s not God’s chosen people that bring gifts to the Messiah, but Gentiles (pagan astrologers!). Why were they looking for a king in Judah? Perhaps because of the influence of Daniel years before.

Daniel 2:48 (WEB) “Then the king made Daniel great and gave him many great gifts, and made him rule over the whole province of Babylon and to be chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon.”

Our passage should cause us to be stunned and amazed at God’s omnipotence and omniscience. The wise men are influenced by events God set in motion centuries before. Old Testament quotations remind us that God has a perfect understanding of all things at all times. God directs both the wise men and Joseph in order to keep them safe. God is sovereign and amazing!

Thought for the day: Here we see God’s care and protection on display. God promises us that same care and protection if we put Him first!

Matthew 6:31-33 (WEB) “Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”