Do you recall the three wise men who journeyed to Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago? Their mission was not merely to discover the birthplace of the Lord Jesus and present Him with gifts. It was far more profound, rooted in divine purpose and orchestration.
These men were specially guided and guarded by the Hand of
Providence, prepared for a sacred earthly task. Yet, by simply visiting the
stable, offering gifts, and vanishing from history, they fell short of their
spiritual mandate.
New knowledge reveal that these men were earthly kings,
chosen to support Christ’s mission with their wealth and power. Their role was
to shield Him from harm and ensure the fulfilment of His divine purpose. The
brutality of King Herod, who ordered the massacre of infants upon learning of
Jesus’ birth, highlights the tenacity of darkness in opposing the Light. The
leaders of Israel, specially chosen to host and serve the Lord, rejected Him.
Their relentless opposition culminated in the crucifixion—a foretold yet
preventable tragedy. These events alone reflect the dangers these kings were
meant to mitigate, equipped as they were with earthly endowments to provide
protection for the Bringer of Truth, Christ Jesus.
These kings, enlightened and led to the Holy Child at birth,
symbolised humanity's responsibility to uphold the mission of salvation. Christ
Himself warned of the grave consequences of His rejection. Even Pontius Pilate,
prepared as a potential last protector, failed to rise to his pivotal role. Despite
his wife's inspired dream and her urgent
warning, Pilate chose the path of indecision, washing his hands of a sacred
responsibility.
The failures of these key figures underscore a timeless
truth: when humanity falters in recognising its ordained tasks, it risks
derailing the purpose for which it was allowed to be on earth. Yet, through the
ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, a path to redemption was forged—a path we
are called to tread with gratitude and unwavering commitment. Jesus gave us the
Word of Truth, which redeems and saves all who abide by it.
We are called to embrace His Word, the sole path to
salvation. His teachings, brought to us at an immeasurable cost, demand our
dedication and our lives lived in reverence. In gratitude for the unfathomable
love of the Almighty, who sent His Son to redeem us, we must strive to align
our lives with His will.
May we prove ourselves worthy of this grace. May we
prayerfully discern our own missions and fulfil them with steadfast devotion.
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