Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We have seen his star as it arose, and we have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2
Amazing! The wise men from the eastern lands saw the star when it rose. That must mean that they had been looking for it before it had even appeared! Their journey began with seeking something that hadn't even happened yet. Studying the skies, searching for something they had yet to experience, but were sure would happen. Had they been searching for days, months, years, maybe decades... or longer? What amazement they must have felt when at long last that star arose in the Eastern sky.
I wonder if we really know what it is like to truly search for God's signs in our lives? To wait – really wait – on His direction and guidance. The wise men did not dare begin their journey until they saw that star… where would they have gone without its navigation? They would not even have known which direction to head. Would they have thought to look for the King, the Messiah, in a barn? Sometimes the best thing we can do is wait. The Bible tells us to be still, to know that God will answer us in His time, when it is just the right time – even if it seems a long time coming (see Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 30:31; Habakkuk 2:3)
Don’t rush off in your own direction – wait for the sign.
Father Almighty, Creator of all the universe, we look to You for a sign, for direction and guidance. In this busy, noisy world, help us to be still and wait, and know that You will show us the right way at just the right time. Amen
Amazing! The wise men from the eastern lands saw the star when it rose. That must mean that they had been looking for it before it had even appeared! Their journey began with seeking something that hadn't even happened yet. Studying the skies, searching for something they had yet to experience, but were sure would happen. Had they been searching for days, months, years, maybe decades... or longer? What amazement they must have felt when at long last that star arose in the Eastern sky.
I wonder if we really know what it is like to truly search for God's signs in our lives? To wait – really wait – on His direction and guidance. The wise men did not dare begin their journey until they saw that star… where would they have gone without its navigation? They would not even have known which direction to head. Would they have thought to look for the King, the Messiah, in a barn? Sometimes the best thing we can do is wait. The Bible tells us to be still, to know that God will answer us in His time, when it is just the right time – even if it seems a long time coming (see Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 30:31; Habakkuk 2:3)
Don’t rush off in your own direction – wait for the sign.
Father Almighty, Creator of all the universe, we look to You for a sign, for direction and guidance. In this busy, noisy world, help us to be still and wait, and know that You will show us the right way at just the right time. Amen
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