Shepherds or Wise Men Type?

They were considered simple folk. Calmly roaming the fields as they kept watch over their flock of sheep. Then an angel appeared to them. Rocking their tranquil world, they were filled with fear! Upon hearing the great news of the world’s Savior being born in the city of David and witnessing the multitude of heavenly hosts offering praises of glory to God, they went with haste into the small town of Bethlehem to see for themselves what the Lord had made known. After seeing with their own eyes their savior, they shared with all around them what had been told them concerning this child. They glorified and praised God all the way home!

Then there were these astrologers who analyzed the stars. Their studious minds led them to examine the Law and the Prophets. These academics, with the help of Herod’s chief priests and scribes, set out to prove their hypothesis: The alignment of the stars and the writings of the prophets mean that He who is born king of the Jews is somewhere in Bethlehem. To see played out before their very eyes the prophecy of the Messiah had to have them jumping out of their skin!

The shepherds simply believed what they were told and went to see. The wise men set out to prove their hypothesis. Here’s the cool thing. They both came to Christ.

Can each of us see ourselves in one of these followers? Some people don’t naturally believe and will seek for themselves truth. They will read and question and demand proof before they claim belief. Then there are those who don’t need to seek proof. They simply believe. Just like the shepherds and the wise men, in God’s timing, both types eventually find Christ. Now that is really good news!