Saturday is the day reserved for the most famous of all holiday visitors–the magi, (or wise men or kings); named “Epiphany” which means “appearance”.
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. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.- Matthew 2:11-12, ESV
I wonder what happened to the magi after they came, saw, and left. Were they tourists taking a special trip to see a holiday display? Or were they pilgrims beginning a spiritual journey brought about by the appearance of Christ in the world?
The Bible doesn't tell us what happened to those first holiday visitors bringing gifts. I like to think that as they returned home a different way; they arrived home way different.
Hoping you brought Christ home for the holidays
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