While Joseph, Mary and Jesus were still in Bethlehem, living with family, strange visitors came calling.  How did they know that this new baby was going to be the Messiah of the world?

                                            Who were these people?

Shepherds were out with their sheep.  Special sheep and special shepherds.  They were probably Levites that served in the temple.  Keeping watch over these baby lambs which were to be used for the sacrificial service.   No blemish must be found on them and they were separated from the regular herd.  Nothing blemished was offered in the temple.  Only the finest was fit as a thanksgiving offering. (See a spiritual connection?)

The Angels appeared to them and told them their Messiah/King had been born.  They were frightened but amazed.  Even the Levities could not keep Torah perfectly.  Therefore, they needed a temple and sacrifices.  Not only for sins but for thanksgiving. 

They were led to the home where they presented this family with their gifts of lambs.  

Before Joseph could take his family back to Nazaret, more visitors came.  This time they were not Jews, but from a far distant place……somewhere in the East, mostly likely Iraq which was the old Babylon.

How would these wise men or seers, know about this Jewish baby?  You must read the Old Testament to find out. 

The prophecy came from Daniel, one of the seers and prophets of the Hebrews. (Daniel 1:17-20) Judah had been invaded and thousands of Hebrews were taken back to Babylon.  Daniel was one.  He proved himself to have God’s wisdom and had predicted a King would arise from amongst his people.  It’s an amazing prophecy and so accurate that these seers traveled hundreds of miles to witness this special baby that had been knew had been sent by God. 

They brought kingly gifts…..each has a significance.  Gold for royalty, frankincense used by the High priest in the temple ( Jesus is our High Priest) and myrrh which was the anointing oil for kings. (Jesus is Messiah/King)     

Such an awesome welcoming committee for this tiny baby.  A baby who would also become our Savior!

                               Are you welcoming Him too?