Matthew 2:9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
[The Desire Of Ages pp 60] They consulted priests and philosophers, and searched the scrolls of the ancient records. The prophecy of Balaam had declared, “There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Scepter shall rise out of Israel.” Numbers 24:17. Could this strange star have been sent as a harbinger of the Promised One? The magi had welcomed the light of heaven-sent truth; now it was shed upon them in brighter rays. Through dreams they were instructed to go in search of the newborn Prince.
Again, the pronouncement of Christ’s birth is not given to the general public, nor are the angels sent to the Jewish headquarters to meet with the high-priest, executives and religious leaders, for God is a Spirit, and angels won’t usually go where they are not welcomed. In other words, if business and temporal interests are absorbing our best energies, to the neglect of what matters most in life, then, when it’s time to give a heads-up on the fulfillment of prophecies, it will be to “shepherds” and wise men who correctly value God’s greatest gift, that angels will be sent.
God declares: “I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground.” And “Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness.” Thus, it is to those who are seeking for light, and who will accept it with gladness, that the bright rays coming from the throne of God will shine.
Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!