“When they entered the house, they found the child with his mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. ” (Matthew 2:11).
This weekend is the Feast of the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day.
This date commemorates the arrival of the Magi, who worshiped the infant Jesus as king.
“As the world dawns a new year, the timeless story of the Magi continues to resonate deeply,” said Pastor Lucas Miles of Influence Church in Granger, Indiana. Ta.
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Miles said Three Kings Day is “a culturally rich holiday celebrated on January 6th, commemorating the ancient adventures of the mysterious Magi in search of the Christ Child. ” he said.
In some cultures, Three Kings Day is celebrated with an exchange of gifts in honor of the Magi giving gifts to the infant Jesus.
Three Kings Day commemorates the journey the Church of the Magi took to honor the infant Jesus. Parades and festivals are held in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. (JMN/Cover/Getty Images)
Miles told Fox News Digital that the story of the wise men is told in the Gospel of Matthew, but their actual identity is up for debate.
Still, there's a lot we know, Miles said.
“The Magi were experts in celestial navigation,” he says. “They probably had a good education and were well-travelled.”
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They were also very important, the pastor said.
“The fact that their arrival in Judea attracted so much attention from King Herod suggests that this was no ordinary or trivial procession of travelers,” he said.
Indiana pastor Lucas Miles (right) said the story of the Magi is “an invitation, a call to us to participate in the discovery of God's plan and purpose.” (Getty Images; Lucas Miles)
“Of course, their attention from King Herod may also have stemmed from their luxurious cargo of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, intended as offerings to the worship of the infant Jesus.” added Miles.
But “regardless of where the sages came from, their journeys guided by heavenly signs in pursuit of extraordinary purposes hold significance as we embark on a new chapter in our lives. ”
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The heart of the story of the Magi's journey is “an invitation, a call to us to participate in the discovery of God's plan and purpose,” Miles said.
“Their unwavering faith kept them going, even if it meant disobedience to the king.”
“In the midst of an election year filled with impending political unrest and economic uncertainty, The Story of the Wise Men provides a profound insight into the potential challenges we may face as we follow God's leading.” “The lessons are clear,” he said.
The Magi traveled through strange lands in pursuit of a star, and faced many obstacles along the way, but “their unwavering faith propelled them forward, even if it meant disobedience to their king.” ,” Miles said.
Pastor Miles said the Magi remind us that “earthly rulers may rise and fall, but Christ Himself, our true King, transcends the realms of this world.” . (Getty Images)
“The Magi remind us that earthly rulers may rise and fall, but Christ Himself, our true King, transcends the realms of this world,” he said. said. “As believers, we wait for his second coming, not as children, but as the King of kings and Lord of lords.”
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Miles said the story of the wise men is “a testament to the enduring power of faith, courage and conviction, and one that resonates across cultures and generations.”
He added: “It calls us not only to seek God, but to embody in our actions the principles of justice and righteousness, to inspire hope and guide our steps as we embark on the journey ahead. ” he continued.
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Reflecting on the Magi's journey, Miles said, “Let us heed its lessons and embrace the promise of a new beginning, guided by faith and faithful to justice and Biblical justice in all our endeavors.”
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