King Herod represents so many people who have a closed mindset, for the simple reason that there exists only “me”.
Social media has unleashed this disorder exponentially, to such an extent, that narcissistic behaviour seems to be the "normality”.
There is no room for two KingsLike many of us, Herod didn't want to make room for 2 Kings! The idea that the shepherds were looking for another KING, infuriated Herod.
Too often we have an attitude of the “undisputed king of the castle”. We don't want another King to submit to.
It's okay to have a Jesus around, it's okay to have a baby Jesus who shows up once a year, but certainly there is no room to have him around all year long… no space for a Lord
King “I” – the disillusioned KingOne of the ways you can miss Christ this Christmas, is that there is no space for him in your "so-called" kingdom. You are the only sovereign King of your Universe.
Which is the opposite of the Christmas message. A King who stripped and humiliated himself to come and bring us Eternal hope.
Jesus is greater than your fearsThe shepherds lived moments of great fear, but even in fear and disorientation these men could see "the glory of the Lord". When you live a life of worry and fear, Focus on Christ.
The signThe shepherds recognised the uniqueness of the Saviour and responded accordingly to it.
This Christmas take the opportunity not to be self-centred, raise your eyes and see the "signs" of Christ the Saviour everywhere you turn.
Do not be like King Herod, who existed only for himself living a miserable life but, like the shepherds choose to take the road that leads to Bethlehem! The Christ!