The Christmas Star

(By Jentzen Franklin, Connect With God)

Ever wonder why educated men would drop everything to follow a star for hundreds of miles?  You're not alone; there's been a lot of speculation about the star.  Think what it represents:

1. Hope.  Listen: "God loved us, and through His grace He gave us...... Hope.,,..that continues forever" (2Th 2:16 NCV)  Hope for all eternity, what a gift!  This star didn't merely lead the wise men to the fulfillment of their expectations, it points each of us to the only hope of salvation- Jesus!

2.  Joy  The Bible says, "When they saw the star, they rejoiced with....great joy." Why?  Because Jesus is the source of transcendent joy; the kind that lifts us above our circumstances and makes others think, "Whatever you've got I need!"

3.  Guidance  The star united shepherds and philosophers, rich and poor, intellectual and illiterate-around Jesus-Heaven's answer to earth's dilemma.  Notice, after the wise men worshipped Him and laid their treasures at His feet, the Bible says, "They departed into their own country another way." (Mt 2:12)  Understand this: it's impossible to meet Jesus and go home the same way!  "If any man be in Christ, he is new creature, old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (2Co 5:17)

So when somebody asks you, "What did you get for Christmas?" just smile and say: (a) hope that gets brighter each day: (b) joy that's greater than any threat or circumstance: (c) guidance for every step of the way.

 

 

 

 

 

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