Wise Men Seek Him ... O Be Wise!

December is quickly slipping by as we are in South East Asia, making preparations for a very different Christmas than we have ever experienced before. We don't have the many varied Nativity sets we would normally display in our home. Instead we have one small nativity which was made here in Cambodia, set in a coconut.  We have a small tree we "inherited" as we moved our office a few weeks ago. However we have been given a variety of ornaments from friends and family. What we may lack in the amount of decor is more than made up in the feelings of love and appreciation we have received.

Today as we finished our Institute class with about 18 people whom we have come to love, we were presented with two little angel ornaments for our tree. We added these to our collection, and to the feeling of being loved and cared for.

As we think of the story of Christmas, we consider that the Wise Men came from the East. There is no way to know just where they traveled from, but Asia is considered the East. And here we are, in Asia! Thinking of the Christ being born, living his life and ministry to teach us, then having Atoned for us through his death and resurrection. We are truly humbled to think of His love for all of us.

At this time of year we often hear the phrase, "Wise Men Seek Him Still." I would add the words of Jacob, "O be wise. What can I Say More."