A Foiled Coup In Bethlehem - Merry Christmas!
Dear Saints: The political maneuvering and joggling for power did not start today. Make no mistakes, someone wants to be in charge and be the king or ruler of every nation. You think the political fight between Trump and Biden is anything new; think again. It pales compared to the contest between king Herod and a new King that has been born- King Jesus. Most of the major ingredients are present in all power and kingship contests - fear, lying, deceit, cheating, plots and killings of the innocent (even young children outside and inside the womb). Let’s read the account of the wise men from the East who came to check out the new king. Matthew 2:2-3;16: “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male c...