Excerpt from A Life’s Symphony of Joy
By Rev. Susan R. Slade
Day 31 – Star Gazers
The magi (wise men) had seen a great star
from their country in the east and had read a prophecy of a king to be born of
the Jews. They had set out following the star, but it disappeared for a time.
They inquired of the Jews’ current king, Herod, where this child was to be
born. After his scholars informed them the child was to be born in Bethlehem,
they set back out on their journey, and the star reappeared. The wise men were
not just full of joy when the star came back into view: their joy was
exponentially overwhelming. It was also a relief that they could now fulfill
their hearts’ desire to worship the baby King. They may or may not have
understood that the God of the universe was Jesus’ Father, but they saw the
celestial birthday candle, the ultimate celebratory sign in the heavens, to
celebrate the birth of His chosen one. The star, which may have even been the
Sh’khinah glory of God, led them to the house where Jesus and His earthly
parents were staying, and they worshipped Him and gave Him gifts.
Think for just a moment about the glory Jesus
left behind in Heaven to endure the sacrifice and humiliation of the cross in
order to redeem His forever family. The next time He comes to earth, He WILL
come in His full regal kingship. Does this not make you burst with great joy?!
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