Hot Pursuit

After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” -- Matthew 2:1-2 NIV

You know what is neat about those two verses? Those Magi were anticipating the star. They knew exactly what it meant. They had studied the prophesies and were ready to act when the time came. Without hesitation or regard for setbacks (they didn't know exactly where to find the baby) they pursued their goal which was simply to be in the presence of a little baby who was born King of the Jews.

I wrote earlier this month urging all of us to spend more time pursuing Jesus during the month of his birth this year. I have to admit that I haven't done as well with that as I would have liked, but I plan to redouble my efforts this week leading up to Christmas day.

If you've done better than I have, then keep it up! You are doing great!!! But if you are like me and the "Christmas rush" has gotten the better of you too, use the next five or six days to really focus on Jesus' teachings. Really take your time with it. Study what it is Jesus is teaching and pray about how to apply that teaching to your life right now. Pursue Jesus just as persistently as those Magi did all of those years ago.