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The Promise (optional reading):
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." (Matthew 2:1-2)
Wise Ma: It was neither wealth nor influence, though I have both, that took me
on this journey. I'm a scholar and an old one at that. Tired
too. I've long since
passed the day and desire to travel. I'm a pragmatic man of books and letters. And
I would've stayed among my sacred writings—except for this; it was written! You
see?! The prophetic implications were clear. I could not shake it.
The prophecies read thus. "But you, O Bethlehem…from you shall come forth for
me One who is to be Ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from
ancient days. A Star shall come out of Jacob; a Scepter shal
l rise out of Israel."
This we've studied. This we've known!
And there it was, the star of prophesy! The star of the Messiah! In the night sky!
Yes, Messiah would come—and soon! One does not sit on his cushions when one
encounters such a sign.
No, neither wealth nor power—but longing! This is what compelled me. And so, a
journey to end all journeys! Where would it lead, we did not know. But we could
not do otherwise.
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