Sunday, December 27, 2009

Wise Men Seek Him Still...

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him."
When Herod the king heard this he was troubled, and all of Jerusalem with him. Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born.
They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for this is what has been written by the prophet:
'And you, Bethlehem, Land of Judea;
Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah;
For out of you shall come forth a ruler
Who will Shepard my people, Israel.' "
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."
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. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
After coming to 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.
And having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the magi left for their own country by another way.

Matthew 2:1-12

2 comments:

  1. Laura, it looks like you have an international fan! ;)

    And I just wanted to comment on that new header:
    GORGEOUS! What beautiful babies you have there!!

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  2. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I think they're awfully cute myself ;)

    And can anyone translate the first comment?!?

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