And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
The wise men had been watching and waiting for Him. They had been actively looking, scrutinizing the skies for signs, and when they saw the star they got up and pursued Him. They travelled a specific path until they found Him they fell down and worshipped Him. Only then did they open their treasures before Him and lay them at His feet.
On this third day of December, do you find your heart searching for Christ? Or are you distracted with the tiring trimmings of hurried and harried holiday demands? Is your mind and calendar already diverted from the path that seeks the Sacred? Are you prematurely preoccupied with plans, pushed by people and poor from present purchases? Already find yourself disenchanted, looking not so much for the Savior, but for the end of Christmas when all the madness will cease and you will be able to “get back to normal” (whatever that is)?
Weary one, drop everything now and fall down at the feet of Jesus. Worship the Babe in the manger Who has come to give you life. Let all else fade and focus on Him and Him alone. Then, like the wise men, open your treasures to the Savior – your time, your talents, your day and all the intentions, arrangements and preparations therein. Kneel and seek His face… seek His guidance… come to Him and He will give you rest as your priorities align with His will. Seek first His kingdom, His righteousness… The well-worn phrase means so much more than just some seasonal saying on a bumper sticker in holiday gridlock – He really IS the reason for the season.
Oh come, let us adore Him…refreshed and renewed and centered on the Savior.
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