The Star of Bethlehem

 As a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts - 2 Peter 1:19.

                       The wise men went to find Jesus after they have seen the star in the East. For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him - Mathew 2:2. The star announced the birth of Christ to the wise men. A Star shall come out of Jacob; A Scepter shall rise out of Israel - Numbers 24:17. The wise men decided to follow the star as they want to see Jesus who was born. I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life - John 8:12.

                     The star led the wise men to where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy - Mathew 2:9,10. They rejoiced with exceedingly great joy when they saw the star. Then they worshiped Jesus and gave Him the gifts. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star - Revelation 22:16.

                        We are the light of the world chosen to help and guide people find Jesus like how the star helped the wise men to find Jesus. Let us arise and shine for the glory of the Lord. Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising - Isaiah 60:1-3.                                                    

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us help and lead others like a star to find You and follow You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.