Daily Reading
One sign, a star...two responses. Upon seeing the star, the Magi set out in search of what they had long awaited. the King of Jews. Upon hearing the news, King Herod is filled with fear and begins to strategize. The contrast between the two are stark. One responds in humility, the other pride. The truth of who this child was was not debated. However, both thought differently about their need for this King. Advent is a season of highlighting our needs, our longings that can only be met by someone outside ourselves. Upon hearing the news this coming Christmas, "to us a child is born," what will your response be?