Were the wise men wise to worship Him as a special foretold King?
2007-12-23 23:57:35 · 10 answers · asked by beek 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Birthday celebrations rarely focus on the birth of the person being remembered. Come 25th January, Scottish people will not gather to think on Robert Burns' humble birth in Ayrshire. They will concentrate on what the Bard did and said; his poems will be recited and he will be toasted as a great Scotsman and poet.
With Christ, his humble birth was miraculous and accompanied by heavenly signs (the angelic choir and the star). The astrologers who travelled far to follow the star then discovered from scripture to home in on Bethlehem. They knew he was special - a King - as scripture foretold this. They had more insight than the religious leaders in Jerusalem who knew the scriptures but didn't bother seeking Jesus out! Having bent their knees at the crib and given their gifts, the wise men were warned by God to return a different way, to avoid Herod. They obeyed God and went back changed people because they had met Christ the King, not Jesus the baby.
So with us. We worship God for the miraculous birth of Jesus, yes, and the wondrous story needs to be told to every generation. Yet it would be strange if we stopped at the crib. Christians adore the Savior of the world. We know what Jesus grew up to be and to do. He is our King and we worship him as such.
The world can tolerate a helpless baby Jesus for a few days each year. It cannot abide the one he grew up to be - with rightful claim over our lives and hearts. Jesus came into the world as the light of the world, but the darkness hates the light and does not comprehend it. Only those who gladly bend their knees at Christ the King benefit from heaven's light.
2007-12-24 00:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They were to worship Him as their Savior! He was born and they came to worship and bring gifts-- they knew He was Christ the Lord- and we give Him all the praise and glory this time of year ( and all throughout the year!) Because there is nothing more important than Him- and there is no greater gift than His salvation.
Merry Christmas Beekay!
2007-12-24 07:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both, because even though he is King, he decided to come to earth as a baby (a true model of humility) because of his immense love for mankind.so that we could adore him like the three wise men did.
2007-12-24 00:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by rv2rx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christ was born a leader not a king! As child would be good at Christmas! Easter maybe a leader of men! giving his life to protect us! from our sins? did it work/how do fill?
2007-12-24 00:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I think of him for who he currently is, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who sits enthroned in the Heavenly Realm as the Omnipotent and Omnipresent Creator and Ruler of the Universe (Revelation 4). He is no longer some cute little babe, and it is heresy to think of him as such!!
2007-12-24 00:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by rhino 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Both
2007-12-24 00:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think of him as a failed prophet. His followers don't follow his teachings.
2007-12-24 00:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually i do not think about christ but i only think about his thoughts
2007-12-24 00:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by cool_rajesh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neither tbh.
2007-12-24 00:10:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think of either - sorry!
But MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2007-12-24 00:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋