The Mystery of The Three Kings

The Epiphany of The LORD

As we approach the commemoration of the Three Kings, widely known in Western society as Epiphany, it is also inevitable to address the mystery surrounding the origin of the Three Magi or, Wise Men. Epiphany can be explained simply as a profound revelation or recognition. While magi comes from the Greek word, meaning wise men, experts in astrology, astronomy, and dream interpretation. They are believed to have come from Persia (ancient Iran) or Babylon, Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). 

During that biblical period in Babylon, wise men, diviners, or enchanters are widely consulted in determining important decisions and events in the kingdom

In the Book of Daniel, we understand that young Daniel rose to the highest position in the kingdom of Babylon, second only to then-King Nebuchadnezzar. The story narrates that only Daniel among all the enchanters, diviners, or wise men was able to reveal King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and its interpretation. Consequently, Daniel earned the king's favor, and consequently, Daniel requested favor on behalf of his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, making them administrators in Babylon. Daniel served five kings in the Babylonia and Persian empires, making him an indispensable leader and chief advisor. It is believed that due to his God-given exceptional expertise, he must have taught or trained aspiring dream interpreters or astrologers, teaching them the signs of the constellations, stars, and planets based on the Jewish law or Torah. This must have been the origin or basis for the magi or wise men from the east (believed to be Persia or Babylon) where Daniel laid the foundation for the doctrine of the soon-coming King, that was described in his (Daniel 3:25) as "the fourth man walking in the fire" . The word 'epiphany' describes it as recognition or revelation.

This is the most probable, believable origin of the wise men or, Three Kings from the east. 

In the book of Daniel, the pre-incarnate Christ revealed HIMSELF as a Man, in the likeness of a God, the fourth Man walking in the fire. It is in this context that Daniel must have planted the truth of the soon-coming King, guided by the observance and study of the alignment of the stars and constellations. The same truth guided the three magi. To this day, the world still celebrates the epiphany of The LORD. HE came, not necessarily to the world, but mainly for the hearts and souls. Mine and yours. 

 A PERSONAL INVITATION FROM THE LORD JESUS.

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"Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed,

and the fourth looks like The SON of the gods."

daniel3:25