A journey of faith
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: English, Spanish) ->Alternate
SUMMARY: In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of the Magi visiting Jesus after his birth. He ponders the faith-filled journey that they took to worship the Messiah, and how God revealed himself to them in their seeking. He also dispels some myths about the Magi, emphasizing that they were not necessarily three kings or magicians, but rather a group of seekers of truth. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of leaving room for mystery in one's journey of faith and being respectful of the beliefs of others.
The Christian journey is full of mystery and uncertainty, but we should trust in God and take one step of faith at a time. We should not be afraid of the path and should live creative lives for the Lord. Like the journey of the Magi, our journey may be complex and contradictory, but we should have faith and honor God no matter what happens. We may not understand why certain things happen in our lives, but our faith in God will redeem the uncertainty. We should take the journey and trust in God, knowing that He knows the end from the beginning and has carefully planned every detail of our lives.
The Christian journey is full of mystery and uncertainty, but we should trust in God and take one step of faith at a time. We should not be afraid of the path and should live creative lives for the Lord. Like the journey of the Magi, our journey may be complex and contradictory, but we should have faith and honor God no matter what happens. We may not understand why certain things happen in our lives, but our faith in God will redeem the uncertainty. We should take the journey and trust in God, knowing that He knows the end from the beginning and has carefully planned every detail of our lives.
Mathew, Chapter 2. Verses 1 through 12. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judaea, during the time of King Herod, Magi came to Jerusalem and asked: “Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the East and have come to worship him”. When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed and all Jerusalem with him. When he had gathered all the chief priests and teachers of the Lord he asked them ‘where’s the Christ that had to be born?’
“In Bethlehem, in Judaea they replied for this is why the prophet has written. But you Bethlehem in the land of Judah are by no means least among the rulers of Judah. For out of thee shall come the ruler that will be the Sheppard of my people Israel. And Herod called the magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He said to Bethlehem, “Go and make careful search of the child. As soon as you find him, report to me so that I too be going and worship him”.
“In Bethlehem, in Judaea they replied for this is why the prophet has written. But you Bethlehem in the land of Judah are by no means least among the rulers of Judah. For out of thee shall come the ruler that will be the Sheppard of my people Israel. And Herod called the magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He said to Bethlehem, “Go and make careful search of the child. As soon as you find him, report to me so that I too be going and worship him”.
