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STAR OF WONDER, STAR OF NIGHT

“A star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel.”

numbers 24:17 (esv)

Prior to the birth of Christ, the prophecy of the Messiah’s birth was taught not only to the Jews, but also to the people surrounding them. The Babylonian captivity was an event that brought great distress to the Jewish nation, but God redeemed this painful time by placing teachers of the Jewish tradition and the ancient manuscripts among Gentile and heathen nations so God could use them to also influence future generations and accomplish His purpose.

The night of Christ’s birth, the sky was illuminated with a bright shining star— signaling to the world that the Christ child had been born. It was a signal for all those seeking Him. The star reminds us that He is available to be found by those who seek Him. I am reminded that sometimes the most difficult moments in our lives are opportunities for God to step in and grow our faith. God receives the greatest glory in our lives, and it’s more evident when God turns our difficulties into blessings. While the Jewish captivity was not planned or wanted, God used the situation for good by allowing the next generations to seek Him.

Lord, thank You for allowing those who seek You to find You

and for redeeming our darkest hours to bring You glory.