Ask, Seek, Knock | Witness His Majesty | Christmas Eve Service
Witness His Majesty
Ask, Seek and Knock…
Matthew 2:1-12 (ESV) 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “ ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ”
7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 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. 12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
The Wise Men:
1.) They asked an important question.
Matthew 2:2 (ESV) “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?”
2.) They searched until they found their answer.
Matthew 2:9 (ESV) “After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.”
3.) They walked through the door that was opened to them.
Matthew 2:11 (ESV) “And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.”
Soul Tattoo: Wise people follow Jesus as they follow the ways and words of Jesus.
Jesus and wise men/women and children:
Revelation 3:20 (ESV) 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
- Jesus is standing and knocking on the door of my heart.
Hebrews 13:5b (ESV) 5b…I will never leave you nor forsake you.
- Listen for the voice of Jesus.
Matthew 11:15 (ESV) 15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
- Now is the time to open the door of my heart.
Revelation 3:20 (ESV) 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
- It is time to feast with Jesus.
Matthew 7:7-11 (NLT) 7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 “You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? 10 Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! 11 So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.
Talk with Jesus today:
- I know that You’re with me.
- I invite you into my life.
- Thank you for being here.
Soul Tattoo: Wise people follow Jesus as they follow the ways and words of Jesus.