glory of kings

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. Proverbs 25:2

My favorite people in the story of Jesus' birth are the wise men. Their life's mission was to journey to find the Messiah. They were able to read the signs and recognize the significance of the moment, and they persisted faithfully to find their answer. They left their personal comfort to travel the far distance. They brought with them a sacrifice. And they obediently worshiped what they might have found to be different from their expectations. Within their testimony is the blueprint for us: recognize the significance of His presence. Persist faithfully. Leave comfort behind. Travel the distance. Sacrifice. Worship. Repeat.