#4010 – Different Responses

Good morning people who see Jesus as the Eternal Son of God

Matthew 2:1-3 NKJV Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Jesus being born was exceptionally good news. The birth of the King and Saviour of the World was wonderful news.

The wise men knew this and came to worship Him.

Herod and all Jerusalem heard this news and were troubled.

The same good news, but such different responses.

Today, some respond to the good news of Jesus with worship, honour and awe. While others respond with anger, indifference and even violence.

The same good news, but such different responses.

The Bible says Jesus is a stumbling block to some and salvation to others.

I Corinthians 1:23-24 NKJV But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

The same Jesus. The same message. The same life.

The same good news, but such different responses.

May we be those who receive the Word and the Truth with joy.