Who are you following today

The question was posed: Who are you following today? Are you playing ‘Follow the Leader’ with your life? If you are, are you going down the right path.

When you read Matthew 2:1-12 we are told about the Magi who come to visit King Herod inquiring about the birth of Jesus. They asked the following questions. “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw is star in the east and have come to worship him.” As you might imagine King Herod believe that he himself to be the king of the Jews and was none to please to hear this announcement. King Herod thought of himself to be the leader that needed to be followed and many did follow him. The Magi, which translates to wisdom, or more commonly referred to as “Wisemen”, did not see King Herod as the true king of the Jews. The Magi followed the star to where Jesus was born and upon seeing Him they were overjoyed and bowed down to worship Him.

There are three attitudes towards Christ: Hostility – Indifference – Worship

1) King Herod was hostile towards Jesus. He feared for his position and status amongst the people.

2) The Chief Priests were indifferent towards Jesus. They either didn’t understand the scripture they had learned or they thought of themselves too righteous to worry about anyone or anything

3) The Magi worshiped Jesus. They knew in their hearts before even setting eyes upon the newborn child that He was the Son of God. That He had been prophesied about and they had been looking for Him expectantly knowing God is a God of Truth.

Further into the Book of Matthew we come to chapter 4 where we read of Jesus being tempted by Satan. We also see that for every temptation put forth to Jesus he responds with the Word of God.

The three temptations of Christ Jesus

Satan: If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.

Jesus: It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Satan: If you are the Son of God throw yourself down from this temple for it is written he will command his angels concerning you and they will lift you up in their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

Jesus: It is also written: Do not put the Lord your God to the test.

Satan: All this, for as far as you can see I will give you if only you will bow down and worship me.

Jesus: Away from me Satan for it is written: Worship the Lord you God and serve him only.

Don’t be indifferent in your walk with Christ. Get into the His Word and walk in His light. We need to make sure we are following the Truth and not the lie that is offered by the enemy Satan. Submit to Jesus. Give Him your all, and your everything. If we don’t change our direction we will end up right where we are headed. Unless you are following the true leader your path is heading the wrong direction. It is the path to destruction and eternal damnation. The path you follow with Jesus will lead you to eternity in Heaven with Him. The only path to Heaven is through Christ Jesus. His is the only way, He is the Truth and the Light.