(Matthew 2:1-4)
“When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea…” We notice that it’s not always those who are nearest to Christ who first see His glory. He was born right among the Jews, but nobody went out from Jerusalem to worship Him. Shall it be so with us? Shall we miss the blessing of seeing the Saviour who is so near?
(J. R. Miller)
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9: 6