There Were Three Wise Women

If you have heard of the Three Wise‑Men, then you will also want to know about the Three Wise‑Women of the Bible.

The 1st Wise Woman was Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, who greeted Mary her cousin with the words, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!" (Lk. 1:42) Elizabeth was excited about the future. She gave us the message of ANTICIPATION.

The 2nd Wise Woman was Mary, the mother of our Lord, who upon hearing the words of the angel to her that she was to become the mother of the Christ, said, "Behold, I am the handmaiden of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." (Lk. 1:38) The message of Mary to the world is OBEDIENCE.

The 3rd Wise Woman was Anna, the prophetess, who at the age of 84 was privileged to see the baby Jesus when he was only a few days old..."And she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem." (Lk. 2:38) The message of Anna was WITNESS. She witnessed to others of the great things she had seen.

Are these not the three great words we should take with us out of the Christmas season...ANTICIPATION for what God is going to do in His world; OBEDIENCE in performing that which He is expecting us to do; and WITNESS of the miracle that has taken place in changed lives for all who have received Him.

These are the gifts we may bring, as we join the Wise Men and Women of all centuries who come to Him. Someone has said, "The fact that they came, is proof of their wisdom." Let us come, and let us worship, as we anticipate a new year, as we commit our obedience to walk in the Lord's footsteps, and as we bear witness of the great things He has done for us.