Lessons from the Christmas Star (2nd of a 5 Part Series)
Saturday Morning Devotional
If you look through your Christmas decorations, you will probably find at least one star. There is a good reason for this, because a star played a great part in the Christmas story. Let’s take a look at lessons from the Christmas Star.
I challenge you to look at your Christmas decorations and see how many stars you find. You may find them on the Christmas tree, over a Nativity scene that includes the wise men, in garland, and even in candles. Christ’s birth, which is the true meaning of Christmas included many supernatural signs. One of these supernatural signs was the Christmas star.
This star was not like the normal stars! This celestial object is estimated to have been the apparent diameter of a full moon. The Star of Bethlehem was extraordinary, but it also had an extraordinary purpose – to lead the wise men to Baby Jesus.
Lessons from the Christmas Star
Wise men from the East knew that the King of the Jews had been born, and they wanted to worship Him and give Him gifts. We do not know for certain how long it was between the possible time of the birth of Christ and the time that the wise men came searching for Him (maybe up to two years after His birth). However, they were still part of the Christmas story.
“Where is He Who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:2
- The kings were wise and knew what the star meant. They had seen His star in the night sky, and it alerted them of the birth of Jesus.
- We can be much like the star! Because of us, others can be aware of the Lord’s Presence. May we let others know Who He is and how He works in our lives. We are a testimony of His Presence. Hurting people need to know that He is real.
“After hearing the king, they went on their way. And there it was – the star they had seen in the East! It led them until it came and stopped above the place where the Child was.” Matthew 2:9
- The kings were from a foreign land, looking for a foreign King. They needed guidance to find Him. The bright star in the night sky would be the one to light the way in the darkness and lead them to Christ.
- We live in a dark and hurting world. We can be a light to override the darkness. When we allow His light to shine through us in our everyday lives, we can guide others to Him. What a privilege to be able to lead others to Christ with our words and actions.
“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed beyond measure.” Matthew 2:10
- The kings were overjoyed when they saw the star but not just because it was so glorious. They were overjoyed because they knew the star was going to lead them to Christ.
- We can help others experience joy, just like the star brought joy to the kings. When hurting people experience the love of Christ through our lives and the love we share, we will see joy in their faces. We get to have the honor of watching people experience true joy when we shine His light on them.
As we go out into this world and encounter people who need to experience the Lord’s love, be the light that guides them to Him. Let us light the way so that the path is clear and they experience the love and joy only He can give!
Christmas Star Quote
Related Song
“Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” is a wonderful song with a similar message. Click here to listen to it.
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Star Ornaments
Related Post
If you missed the 1st devotional in this series, click here to go to “Lessons from the Christmas Inn Keeper.
As we are nearing Christmas Day, I challenge you to share the true meaning of Christmas, just like the Christmas star did. Just as that star had an extraordinary purpose, so do we. May we lead others to find the true meaning of Christmas, Christ!
I look forward to the next few weeks as we look at some of the different perspectives of Christmas. I would love to see the stars in your Christmas decor. Let them help us to remember the lessons from the Christmas star!
Until next week,
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“Look up and see! Who created these? He brings out the stars by number; he calls all of them by name. Because of his great power and strength, not one of them is missing.” Isaiah 40:26
Your post reminded me of this poem-
“Following the Star”
I do not know how long the Wise Men sought the guidance of the star of Bethlehem
Before they worshiped at the Christ Child’s feet. It was an unknown path confronting them.
Half buried lay their hearts in Wise’s Men’s lore and superstition, common to their day.
But underneath and piercing through there came a call for Him- the Light, the Truth, the Way.
The dangers which they passed I cannot trace;
They had no sacred scroll to give them light.
But, trusting in the guidance of the star, God saw their faith and brought them through the night.
So let us trust that God may guide our hearts
Through all the tangled maze of man-made creeds,
O’er rocky roads where dogma would withstand,
Through deserts of tradition with their needs,
Until a fuller revelation dawns.
Our hearts have caught the gleam of Christ our star,
And as we follow on in all it’s light,
The Lord will bring us even from afar.
Thus with angelic hosts and men below,
Our seeking hearts made be a place made meet
To worship and adore the Holy Child,
And lay our humble gifts at His dear feet.
John Wright Follette
That is wonderful! I have never heard this, but I love it! Thank you for sharing this!
It says “anonymous,”but this is John Hitchcock Davis.🙏
It is great to hear from you John! I hope all is great with you. I love seeing you on here!
All is good- I enjoy reading your posts. God bless you and your family. You were always nice to me in school, (as messed up as I was😂) and I remember and appreciate that. I’m glad to see you wound up with a good man and have a lovely family.🙏
Thank you so much! The Lord has been good! He has helped us through some hard times, as I’m sure you understand. Have a marvelous Christmas!!!
You also-🙏😇
Love this beautiful reminder. Susan! Every time I look up at a sky full of stars I’m thankful for all the awe inspiring ways they connect us to His love, patience, mercy, forgivness and abundant gifts. On how we continues to work on our behalf in ways we may not ever know or fully appreciate. Big hugs, CoCo
How true! I don’t think we are even capable of understanding what all He does for us!
What a blessed message. This is a wonderful lesson. So wonderfully spoken.
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Thank you so much!