Open our eyes

First off…MAGI…what’s up with that? Who are they…what are they…where did they come from? We’re aren’t really told much. We do know they were from the far east…very far east. Probably followers of another god or gods. Perhaps followers of a philosophy more than a religion. We do know however, when they saw a sign from God…they followed. They were given an incredible invitation. They were invited to come worship and enjoy the newborn King…God in the flesh. Instead of sending an RSVP…they simply came.

What about the people next door? We’re told (in scripture) that by the time the Magi get to Jesus, He is nearly two years old. What about the people who lived next door and in the cities right around where He lived? Why didn’t they come?

Let’s not forget…the invitation was a star in the sky. This wasn’t a black-tie event with an exclusive star-studded invite list. This invitation was to all…come and worship the King!

Those furthest from God were the only one’s to respond. Not the “religious elite.” Not the next-door neighbors. No one. Proximity to God doesn’t necessarily equate to relationship with Him. In addition, if we don’t look for God all around us, chances are we’ll probably miss Him.

What things are we missing? What signs has He shown us? Who around us is in need that we have neglected? Signs and invitations are always different, but they are always present. May we open our eyes.