Did you hear about the 3 wisemen who went to Jerusalem?

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
    If you heard of someone who was coming, would take your place in the family what would you do?  If Obama heard there was someone coming, at this time, to take over as president of the USA, what do you think he would do?
   Well, I don't if we would be as drastic as King Herod, but I am sure we would take measures to ensure that did not happen.  Matthew, chapter 2 tells about the Maji's coming and inquiring about the new born King of the Jews.
   King Herod, happy as a lark, sitting on his throne suddenly perks up his ears and listens.  Huh? What? King of the Jews?  First of all, Herod was not the rightful heir to the throne of David; because of this many Jews did hate him.  Herod was ruthless, and since he was hated by the Jews he did have many enemies.  Now understand, Herod was disturbed, AND, other people reacted to the birth of Jesus, and it was not always soothing and comforting.
     The birth of Jesus stimulated the spiritual being in some, but for most, specially the religious leaders and strong followers, it brought fear.   Well, you know what,  today, this month specially (birthday of Jesus) the mention of Jesus brings fear to some and anger to others.  Even in modern America, people hate and/or fear the name of Jesus.
   Well, back to Herod.  The Maji's (wisemen) told him of the birth. Herod called the religious leaders and said, "Whaaaaat?" They reminded him of Micah 5:2 (NIV) “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me, one who will be ruler over Israel,  whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
   So, old Herod's wheels begin turning (he is thinking), he is ruthless, sly, sneaky, and will get what he wants anyway he can.   Herod tells the Maji's to let him know where the child is so that he may come and worship him as well.  Hee hee, Herods got 'em now.  Oops!  Herod did not realize 1 thing ----God is on the side of His son, Jesus, who was born in Bethlehem. HaHa
   So, off go the wise men, following the star to where Jesus is born.  Herod is sitting back on his throne just waiting.  He will not be threatened, he will take matters into his own hands, and when the wisemen return -- Bazinga -- Herod's got 'em.   Think so?  Well, let's see what happens.  Oh, time to go.  Don't forget, tune in tomorrow to gather some more facts about the saga of Herod, Jesus, and the 3 wisemen.  Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
    Johnny