The coming of the wise men to worship Jesus conceals a prophecy that is inspiring to contemplate. It is an advanced picture of all kings and kingdoms bowing before King Jesus. It is about Gentiles coming to bow before a Jewish King; the OT prophecies speak often of that. Jesus’ Kingship is global and universal; His kingdom goes beyond provincial and national. The kneeling of the wise men is a snapshot of every knee bowing before the Lordship of King Jesus, the final triumph of the Kingdom of God.
“And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11 ESV).
{From the NEW devotional book, “Sonlight for the Soul”, by H. Lamar Smith, consider as you devotional book for 2023. Available on Amazon.)
