If the Wise Men could visit us today, they might well ask, How wise are you? Are you wise enough to do what they did, to seek out and worship the Christ?

Some refuse the child like Herod, afraid he will interfere with their plans and dreams.

Some ignore him like the religious scribes and priests in Jerusalem. They refused to go with the Magi to find the Messiah, so busy with their own lives and work they made no time for him.

And some worship him as they did. For wise men still seek him.

Wise men still seek him as their Savior, their sacrifice. Wise men and women accept his death on the cross for their sins, and trust him for their salvation. As the Magi offered their myrrh, so wise men offer to him their faith in his sacrifice. Are you this wise?

Wise men still seek him as their Priest, every day. As the priest offered daily sacrifices, led daily rituals, met the people daily for worship, so you can meet him daily, now. You need not travel 500 miles across two years, for he is here, for you today. To be your priest, all day. To pray for you. To lead you into the presence of the Holy Father. To guide you into his Kingdom and service. As the Magi offered their incense, so wise men trust him to be their priest. Are you this wise?

Wise men still seek him as their King, with their best gold. They give to him their best gifts and abilities, possessions and time. Not just that which is convenient or habitual, but their very best to him as their King and Lord. As the Magi offered their gold, so wise men give to him their lives. Are you this wise?

Most of all, wise men give him their worship. Before the Magi opened their treasures, they first opened their hearts. They bowed and worshipped him. They gave him the gratitude of hearts filled with joy in his presence. So can we.

Wise men give to him their waking thoughts as they begin the day; they converse with him all through the day; and they offer him their waning moments at its end. They practice his presence, worshiping him consciously all through the day. As the Magi offered their worship, so wise men walk all day long in his presence. Are you this wise?