To have been the proverbial fly on the wall when Herod called for the religious leaders, to inquire about a baby king. They probably went knee-knocking and praying. They knew all about the prophecies and when they would be fulfilled, just like the Magi.
They probably wanted to send others, out of fear of Herod. They went, they acted like it was nothing, an ancient prophecy, but no one that could threaten Herod. They were so entrenched in the political scheme, they were blind to God moving.
I wonder, did they believe the prophecies, or did they not care, were they entrenched in the politics of the day, or were they too afraid of losing their necks to believe. Either way it amounted to unbelief. They didn't want to travel the 12 miles to Bethlehem, where they could have easily gone on temple business (that's where the lambs were raised for sacrifice).
I must confess, spiritual blindness from time to time. I have truly enjoyed being freed up from weekly grind of ministry. I didn't enjoy it when we were placed in sabbatical. It has been good to have a break. I have had my spirit refreshed and now looking forward to what God has started new.
Random thoughts from a focused mind on reaching the world one community, one family, one person at a time with the Good News of Jesus.
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