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21st
Advent - Love
Matthew 2:1 - 18
Great Humility
Judea was under Roman control

Foreigners
Humble
Marginalised
Outsiders

The Shepherds and Wise Men came to worship Jesus

In worship I see how big God is and I also see in worship how small I am.

vs 11

1. I will worship God with a humble heart
2. I will worship God with a willing spirit
3. I will worship God in eager hope.

They brought gifts
Gold
Frankensense
Myrrh

Gold - Most precious and valuable metal
- A Kingly gift

Myrrh - Used for embalming the dead.

Herod used power to control and intimidate others.
Jesus used power to help others.
Jesus measured greatest in service of others.

Philippians 2:5 - 8

Contrast between Jesus and Herod

We should reflect on the power we have in our lives.

Jesus - He was willing to serve and to suffer for our salvation.

John 3:16

31st
Proverbs 16:9

Matthew 2:1 -12
A reflection
The Magi were looking out for the the things of God.
They could not be dissuaded from their task.

Every day
Look through the lense of faith expecting God to be at work.
Be prepared to see Him work in unexpected ways.
We should be living our lives as if Jesus is King.

vs 2
They followed the star because a King had been born.

Isaiah 9:6, 7
Zechariah 9:9
Revelation 17:14
There is no greater power. He has complete and unchallengeable control!