God's Glory Church

Come, let’s bow down and fall on our knees before the Lord who made us! — Psalm 94:6
In many pictures depicting the manger, you can see the wise men and the shepherds who came to Jesus in Bethlehem at the same time. But according to the Gospel of Matthew, these wise men appeared in Bethlehem much later. Jesus, of course, was no longer in the manger, but in the house. “Entering the house, they found the Child there with Mary, His mother. And they fell on their faces and worshiped Him. And, opening their treasures, they offered Him their gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (Mt. 2:11).

Realizing that the arrival of the Magi took place later than we used to think, can teach us a useful, inspiring lesson in the days after the New Year. As the holidays pass and we return to our daily routines, it is important to remember that there is always a reason to celebrate. After all, Jesus “even after Christmas” is worth bowing to Him and creating a holiday.

Jesus Christ has the name Emmanuel – which means “God is with us” (Mt. 1:23). He is always with us, at any time of the year. He promised to be there every day (Matthew 28:20). And if He is always with us, then we can worship Him in our hearts every day, sincerely believing that He will show His faithfulness in the years to come. Wherever we are, we can always look for Jesus to bow down to Him and glorify Him – like the wise men once did.

Lord Jesus, once upon a time the wise men sought You to worship You as the born King. Help me to submit my will to You and follow You wherever You lead me.
In order to bow to Christ, one must “find” Him.
Author: John Blaze