Wisdom Is Seeking Him

The phrase "wise men still seek Him" is heard frequently around the Christmas season.  However, to seek Him should be a year round experience not just one time a year.  It is a most accurate statement that wise men and women seek Him and make that their primary endeavor.

The wise men which we read about in God's Word could represent groups of people in our society today such as those who are highly educated, in high positions, successful in life, ones who are looked to for advice and counsel.  The original word for wise men is magoi which comes from our word magician, is now used in a negative sense.  In the original this was not the case.  These categories of people were philosophers, priests, or astronomers and were held in high esteem...often being counselors for advice.  Because these type of individuals have greater knowledge and intelligence, it is often more difficult for them to come to Christ.  Their knowledge, riches, and prestige are hindrances in their life.  Therefore, to label these men (in the Christmas story) as wise men is quite appropriate because they were seeking what counts for all eternity.

Jesus stated in Matthew 19:24 that it was easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.  One can become so wrapped up on one's knowledge or riches (they become one's identity) that to willingly come and submit all they have and are to Christ is a stumbling block.

A wise man is one who comes to the realization that the thoughts of man are empty and futile compared to God and His wisdom (Psalm 94:11 and 1 Corinthians 3:19).  So it is that a wise man who starts out on his journey may take longer than it did for those living closer to "Bethlehem" to follow Christ's star which will lead them to the source of Wisdom.  That journey may take twists and turns but if he is truly wise, he will stay on course until he finds the One he searches for.

Once he finds this One he is seeking and comes into His presence, as he rejoices over his find he can kneel before Him in adoration and praise just as we see these men doing.  "Happy, blessed, fortunate is the man who finds Wisdom and gets understanding (drawing it forth from God's Word the Source of true wisdom, knowledge and riches).  (Proverbs 3:13 Amp.)  He then can lay down his precious gifts before the King of Kings.

We do not know what motivation was behind the wise men's diligent search and that obviously is not the message God wants us to see.  However, the diligence in searching and searching for not what they could get but for Who He was is the message.  Jesus' words on seeking apply to every area of our lives.  "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."  (Matthew 6:33 NKJV)  May each of us respond to God's message in this account and become diligent seekers of Him!