9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route.
Matthew 2:9-12
The Star of Bethlehem. During the Christmas Season, we most commonly see this used as a treetopper and rightfully so. This symbol of hope was used as a compass by the Magi as they travelled day and night to find the baby Jesus. They had nothing but a radiant beam of light and words of angels to go on. The fath it took to even begin the journey is both comforting & convicting, reminding us to never lose hope in His promises.
A shining promise of the birth of Christ, the star represents the light that was brought into a dark world. As I reflect on the Star of Bethlehem this season, I think about how light has been revealing the darkness in my life bit by bit. It's not always something we enjoy having pointed out. It can make us uncomfortable, emotional, and most importantly, humbled. It's also incredibly healing.
I encourage you to reflect on the light in your life-the blessings, the happy memories, the smells, sounds,and tastes of Christmas. Be moved by the celebration of the Holy birth and let it be a reminder of the places where God has brought darkness to light in your life.
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