King Jesus

This Christmas message takes us on a journey through Matthew 2, exploring the story of the wise men in a way that challenges our modern understanding of faith and purpose. We discover that these magi weren't just three random travelers, but part of a priestly line tracing back to Daniel in Babylon—men of wealth, power, and education who had everything the world could offer, yet left it all behind to worship a peasant child. The sermon powerfully illustrates that we too live in 'Babylon'—a world system of affluence, entertainment, and empty pursuits that can never satisfy the human soul. Just as the magi kept their faces buried in ancient scriptures while surrounded by opulence, we're called to fix our eyes on Christ amid the distractions of our age. The central revelation is startling: Jesus wasn't born in a palace but laid in a manger—the feeding trough where even animals know where to find sustenance. This humbling image reminds us that many people look for Jesus in all the wrong places: religious exercises, political movements, or impressive institutions. Instead, He's found at the end of ourselves, when pride gives way to humility and we realize we can't earn God's grace. The message confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: belief without obedience isn't really belief at all, and the litmus test of genuine faith is whether we're actually doing what Jesus said to do.