Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6, Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13, Matthew
2:1-12
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"STAR SEARCH"
"They were overjoyed at seeing the star." —Matthew 2:10
The magi were likely not religious people; they were secular astrologers
(Mt 2:1). In the course of their work, they saw a wondrous sign: a new
star rising in the west. To them, the star revealed the birth of the
future king of the Jews (Mt 2:2). They were not necessarily searching for
the Lord God; they were following the star which had drawn them to greet
the new King.
No one can come to Jesus unless drawn by the Father (Jn 6:44). God uses
many means to draw people to Jesus. Some men are initially drawn to Jesus
by a God-fearing young woman. Some people are only drawn to Jesus by their
own children or grandchildren. Some are drawn by a Christian athlete or
entertainer; others are drawn to Jesus by a Christian they respect. "What
of it? All that matters is that in any and every way" people are drawn to
Jesus (Phil 1:18).
You are the light of the world (Mt 5:14), and thus you are a star which
draws people to Jesus. God has planned to draw some people to Jesus by
your light (see Is 60:3). He will draw some people who don't know about
Jesus to you, much like the magi were drawn to the star. They may not be
searching for Jesus, but they will be searching you out. May you "shine
like the stars in the sky" (Phil 2:15) and reflect the glory of God so
that these searchers who seek you will soon seek and find Jesus (Mt 7:7).
Prayer: Father, on this Epiphany day, may "the sun of justice" rise "with
its healing rays" (Mal 3:20), to lead many to Jesus.
Promise: "Upon you the Lord shines, and over you appears His glory." —Is
60:2
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, "manifested in the flesh, vindicated in
the Spirit; seen by the angels; preached among the Gentiles, believed in
throughout the world, taken up into glory" (1 Tm 3:16).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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