A star, as if an ambassador of heaven, comes to earth as a representative. This star becomes a beacon to some wise guys far away to usher them into history. Here we have them, a few wise guys, apparently some of the most studious dudes of their day, and yet they travel long and treacherous miles to bow before a young child and offer gifts. They knew that this child was the rose of all generations, but they were quite the exception. In addition let it be noted that these men were the representatives of the Gentiles, to whom the Gospel would soon be extended.
Today is the day of smallest things.
This is the day when CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC can make much of nothing. This is the day when small time events become world issues. In three years, on public television, there would be a prime time special about some UFO sightings. 60 Minutes would do a special about some smart guys who were traveling around the world looking for a baby. The Bible tells of great commotion and excitement in heaven and on earth at His birth.