Because They Looked Like Jesus

 

  Is there anything more precious than a newborn baby? Is there anything more tragic than the loss of one?

  That is what makes a part of the story of Jesus' birth so heartbreaking. In Matthew 2 we read about how King Herod tries to get information about the newborn king of the Jews from the wise men that came to celebrate his birth. When warned of his duplicity they flee his territory. The enraged king then orders the death of all newborn boys two and under. The massacre of innocent children was foretold by the line, “Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be comforted, because they are no more”.

  We must consider why these children were targeted. Simply they looked like Jesus. At least very least they fit the description Herod had of the child.

  Truth be told there are still those in positions of power that target for harm those that look like Jesus. They might not really know who Jesus is but they are quick to lump together anyone that is close enough and persecute them.

  Though this is tragic, we shouldn’t be upset. No in fact in the scripture when see people who were attacked because of their connection to Jesus, they praised God to be counted worthy.

  If we are attacked because we look like him, we should honored that they think we do.