The Old Testament declared that Gentiles from around the world would come to the Messiah, bearing gifts that actually included gold and frankincense (Psa 72:10-15; Isa 60:1-6).
“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.” Matthew 2:9
It has been exactly fifteen years since the last CfaN crusade was held in Juba, South Sudan. This took place during the struggle of the South Sudanese people to gain their independence from Sudan which was realized in 2011.
The story of the Magi communicates another striking truth. God delights to use the most unlikely people and unexpected situations to accomplish His purposes.
