There are at least five truths that Matthew wants us to see in this story about Christ and worship:
1) Jesus is the Messiah, the King of the Jews, and should be honored.
2) Jesus is to be worshiped not just by Jews, but by all the nations of the world, as represented by the wise men from the east.
3) God wields the universe to make his Son known and worshiped. This is his great goal in all things – that his Son be known and worshiped.
4) Jesus is troubling to people who do not want to worship him and brings out opposition for those who do.
5) Worshiping Jesus means joyfully ascribing authority and dignity to Christ with sacrificial gifts.