In his sermon 'The Worshipping Wise Men', Pastor Nik explores the story of the Magi from the East in Matthew 2:1-12. The big idea from the text: wisdom from God is available to us but revealed through our actions. Drawing parallels between the journey of the Magi and the journey of the hobbit Frodo in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Pastor Nik emphasizes the importance of deciding what to do with the time given to us. highlighting the wisdom demonstrated by the Magi in their quest to find and worship Jesus, despite potential pitfalls and threats. He also discusses the contrasting reactions to Jesus's birth, with King Herod and all of Jerusalem being disturbed, while the Magi were filled with joy. Pastor Nik underscores the importance of investing wisely in our spiritual journey, relating wisely with those who influence us, and worshipping wisely, focusing our adoration on Jesus. He encourages the congregation to reflect on how they are investing their lives, who influences them, and what captures their worship. The sermon ends with a call to action, urging the congregation to live wisely, invest their time, talents, and treasures wisely, and to worship Jesus wholeheartedly.
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