Quirky Foreigners of Indeterminate Religion Visit Jesus

I came across the following, and it got me thinking.

Has it ever occurred to you as terribly sad that the chief priests and teachers of the law seemed know the prophecies so well that when they heard the story of the Magi they could tell them exactly where to look, but they didn't make the trip themselves? The religious leaders of Judah couldn't be bothered to make the 6-mile journey to worship the Messiah, but these quirky foreigners of indeterminate religion had crossed whole countries to get there. The elite of the religious Jews wouldn't even go to a neighbouring town – it took outsiders to make sure the Son of God was worshipped. (by Joel Payne)

Yes it is terribly sad! The people that turned up at Jesus’ birth were middle-eastern shepherds. The Jewish Rabbis saw shepherds as unclean and low status. Yet they were the first visitors. Sometime later we have these “quirky foreigners of indeterminate religion” turning up to worship Jesus. Foreigners showing the way, setting the example of what God wanted. Reminds me of what many of our overseas workers will be doing this Christmas - setting an example of true worship while their neigbours friends and possibly enemies look on. I pray that their witness will be seen for what it is – God bringing peace to earth for people everywhere.

And I hope that you this Christmas will be worshipping the Messiah– the true reason for the season.
God be with you. Have a wonderful time of celebration with your family and friends.