120615 | An Unexpected Revelation | Allen Hickman

The miracle of the birth of Christ is not just that Mary was a virgin but the revelation of Emmanuel, God with us.  The Shepherds and Wisemen had an unexpected revelation of God coming to earth.  The Wisemen actually traveled for two years before they were able to see the miracle.  They continued to follow the star until the reveal of the the true King.  God doesn’t work the way we think He should or how we expected Him to.  Most of the time it’s unexpected but always right on time.

Why was Jesus born into the world at the time in history when He was?  Many have speculated and made much conjecture as to what they think but no one truly knows except God Himself.  We do know this, it was right on time.  It may have been an unexpected revelation for us but not for God. 

The Wisemen keep their eye on the star and followed it until the end.  Even when it was easier to give up and go back home they keep moving forward.  In the book of Matthew it says that “when they saw the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”  The star had revealed the Son! 

May this time of the year be a time where the unexpected revelation of the majesty of Jesus change not only your perspective of the holiday season but your life.