Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Follow the Star

Rick Larson author of the fascinating documentary The Star of Bethlehem established a thought provoking perspective on what really happened when the Magi followed the Bethlehem star. Without spending too much time saying what Rick has already said, let me simply paraphrase by pointing out that there is much to be learned by considering the stellars, the galaxies, the sun and moon, and the billions and billions of stars that make up the heavens.

I believe it is fair to say that God intends for us to follow the Star. The Star of Bethlehem led the wise men to Jesus. They followed the signs and wonders in the heavens. When they arrived they worshipped the Star, not the star.

You see, there is a great mistake that happens about every Christmas. Well intended Christan men and women decorate their homes, put up stockings, hang wreaths, and then wrap gifts to put under a Christmas tree. Then to "top it off" literally, they place a star on top of the tree. Maybe it is to remember the star that led the wise men to Jesus. Maybe it is a fitting way to top off a Christmas tree.

I personally believe that the star points to the Star. Jesus, the light of the World in whom there is no darkness, is the object of all our worship. I do pray that you would have a merry little Christmas...follow the Star.

Pastor Shannon