“Then Herod, when he realized that he had been outwitted by the wise men, flew into a rage. He gave orders to massacre all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, in keeping with the time he had learned from the wise men”
Jesus experienced threats and opposition during his entire earthly life. Herod lost his mind and temper when the wise men did not return and report where Jesus was. His rage drove him to make the decision to kill every boy in Bethlehem who was under the age of two.
What led King Herod to massacring babies and toddlers?
Was it his pride?
Was it his jealousy?
Was it his insecurities?
Herod felt threatened that another ruler would take his place as the leader. He was unwilling to acknowledge that Jesus was the King nor would he submit to Jesus’ lordship.
If we rely on our own power there will miss worshipping Jesus. Many love talking about Jesus being their Savior but they don’t talk Him to be the Lord of their life. Jesus isn’t your Savior if you do not acknowledge Him as your Lord. When we realize that Jesus is our Lord it causes us to respond by laying down our life, power, and preferences and submit to His lordship.
Letting go of our power and control is essential for us to follow Jesus.
Live It:
- Is Jesus Lord of your life?
- How are you submitting yourself to His lordship?
Christ Chronological: Matthew 2:13-23
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Chase Snyder
Writer, Pastor
