Direction

   The story of the wise men is associated with the star. The star that led and guided them toward the birth of the Saviour and Deliverer of the Jewish people, little knowing that it is for the whole world as well. The Birth of the Messiah proves the fulfillment of the prophecies in the Hebrew scriptures.

  The purpose of wise men is to follow the star. They wanted to witness the birth of the Messiah. They were not Israelites, they were from a far nation who had significantly different faith and belief system in life. It is fascinating that even though they were not Jews, they were attracted to the star, and they also found their purpose on that journey. They knew where to go.

  How about you? "Where your life is going? Are you thinking of your purpose?"1 This line, which I heard from a brief yet powerful sermon can be applied not only during the Christmas season but anytime and anywhere. Every person ought to think of this life's purpose. But without the absolute definition of life, the entire human race is lost.

   Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.2 - John 14:6

Every interaction we have this Christmas must be an opportunity to signify and emanate from the purpose, that God called us. It is found through the risen Messiah. The rest of the Christmas artifacts are superficial if the purpose is forgotten.


Footnotes:

1 Abundo, Dino, United in Christ. Sermon at ENCM, Mississauga, ON, December 9, 2022'
2 Bible Hub, https://biblehub.com/john/14-6.htm (Accessed December 20, 2022).

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