Some wise men saw d star dat announced d birth of an extraordinary king nd dey began 2 follow it.That journey took dem about two years.In d process of tracing d star,dey entered Jerusalem nd went straight 2 d king,introducing themselves nd their purpose 4 coming into his domain.In those days,such wise men were highly regarded by kings.The king never knew of such a child nd so he sent spies after dem who secretly tailed dem as dey continued their search,having seen d star again.They eventually arrived at d location where d star finally stood and dere dey saw d child - the awesome Creator of d universe.How glad dey were,dey den did only what very few people ever do.They fell on their faces and worshipped Him and gave Him gifts.That was wisdom.Many of us have learned 2 give gifts 2 our pastors and churches but are yet 2 learn 2 give gifts to God.When last did you give God a gift? Yet,you keep asking Him to give you gifts. Like d wise men, every race starts at some point.For d wise men,the race started when dey saw d star but for d rest of us,it starts d day we surrendered our lives to Jesus.This race is not 100metres dash but a marathon - a long distance run - a race dat will be run for a life time with its finishing line in Heaven.Back in 1973 when I got born-again,i thought d Lord would come before 1974.When Paul wrote about the rapture in 1 Corinthians 15:50-52,he was much younger den nd he thought he would be alive 2 partake of d rapture,but he went 2 glory by d medium of death.This race can last longer than you think and would require rugged determination 2 make it 2 Heaven.The wise men were determined when dey left home or else,they could have returned before they reached their goal.Beloved,it is great to start the race but the reward comes from finishing strong.The race you have started on earth d day you received Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour,may you finish it in Heaven.May you never give up on the Lord until you see Him face to face on that glorious day.

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