TROUBLED
Today's reading: Matthew 1-2

"Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We have seen his star as it arose, and we have come to worship him. Herod was deeply disturbed by their question, as was all of Jerusalem." Matthew 2:2-3 NLT

My New Living Translation Bible says Herod was 'disturbed' by the question the Wise Men asked of him. When I look in the King James Bible, it says the king was 'troubled'.

Both are appropriate words.

Both are the responses we get when we ask where Jesus is among us.

The definition of the Greek word used to describe 'troubled' includes these words: to cause inward commotion, to take away calmness, to stir up, to strike one's spirit with fear and dread, to render anxiousness, to perplex the mind of one by suggesting scruples or doubts.

Am I right?

You ask someone where Jesus is in their life, and look for the reaction.

You ask a Christian leader where Jesus is in their ministry, and see the look on their face.

You ask a fellow believer where Jesus in in the day-in-day-out of their walks, and wait for the answer.

It usually troubles or disturbs us all.

To come face to face with the realization that He clearly isn't evident and someone has to ask about Him? Ouch!