Matthew 2:1-12.

Matthew 2:1-12
The Wise Men

When Jesus was born in the village of Bethlehem in Judea, Herod was
king. During this time some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem
and said, "Where is the child born to be king of the Jews? We saw his
star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard
about this, he was worried, and so was everyone else in Jerusalem.
Herod brought together the chief priests and the teachers of the Law
of Moses and asked them, "Where will the Messiah be born?" They told
him, "He will be born in Bethlehem, just as the prophet wrote,
'Bethlehem in the land of Judea, you are very important among the
towns of Judea. From your town will come a leader, who will be like a
shepherd for my people Israel.'"
Herod secretly called in the wise men and asked them when they had
first seen the star. He told them, "Go to Bethlehem and search
carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, let me know. I want
to go and worship him too." The wise men listened to what the king
said and then left. And the star they had seen in the east went on
ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.
They were thrilled and excited to see the star. When the men went into
the house and saw the child with Mary, his mother, they knelt down and
worshiped him. They took out their gifts of gold, frankincense, and
myrrh and gave them to him. Later they were warned in a dream not to
return to Herod, and they went back home by another road."

Father God, forgive my sins. Thank you for sending Jesus Christ down
to die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days
later you resurrected him. I accept that. I invite Jesus Christ into
my heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

God bless you.