Are you the only one watching?

From the story of the birth of Jesus, wise men came from the east to pay homage to Jesus. Why? They saw a star that informed them of the birth of someone great. They embarked on a journey to 'see' for themselves and greet. For them to have seen the star, they must have been watching. The ability to recognise the star was not achieved the day they noticed it. They were intelligent astrologers, able to piece together information gotten from the galaxies, up to what gifts to present. 

Let's refresh our knowledge of these happenings
Matt 2:1-23
A woman who had just delivered a baby stepped out of her hospital room briefly, leaving her baby with two female visitors. On return, she met both of them arguing, trying to mediate, she asked what the matter was and one replied, 'This baby came with 5great glories and she said she'll be taking 3, while I take the rest, because she's older. I told her that will not be possible because I brought her here!'.
Are you the only one listening to God about your future and destiny? The wise men watched, the Priests and Scribes watched, King Herod watched, Mary watched, Joseph watched. What did each one of them do with the information received? The most amazing thing is that they all had the same source of information!

God! The wise men got theirs through a star, strategically placed by God for their observation, for they had an assignment to fulfill, we also see God speaking to them after their visit, giving them direction on how to 'seal' their trip.

Herod may not have known before the visitors came, but he knew who to ask for correct information. He added the information he got to the timing of the birth he also got from the visitors and he used this to perpetrate evil. Thank God for Joseph who was also spiritually alert, 'watching', his antenna was sharp and he was quick to act upon instructions. The baby Jesus was taken to safety. What God has in store for you, what he brings to pass in your life is a source of sorrow unto many. Imagine a whole city of Jerusalem troubled at the birth of the Messiah! What about those who are supposed to be of the household of faith? 

The chief priests and the scribes? Selling out on their Lord? Using scriptures to lead the enemy to their Lord!
It is not enough to receive word from the Lord about what He has for you, if they tried Jesus Christ, they'll try you. Like Joseph and the wise men, you have to be always a step ahead. Word received can still be truncated. People are watching, looking, waiting to see the manifestations in your life, some for fun, some to mock its delay, some to truncate it. You have to have a discerning spirit, you have to keep watching like the wise men, they saw the star again, that led them to the exact abode of Jesus, that's precision. You have to be alert for further instructions, even after the manifestation, because the devil does not give up. Even after achievement and attainment, he keeps trying to contain your joy. 

Remember that the birth of the Messiah was just the start, there were still major achievements to reach ahead of Jesus and the enemy knew, even when Herod and Jerusalem did not know that the matter wasn't just an earthly throne matter. You have a spiritual obligation to protect all God wants to do through you and you have a part to play. You need divine revelations on steps to take. Are you sleeping? Wake up!

MEDITATE- Matt 2:2
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. By Oludunni.