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STARRY NIGHTS

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”

matthew 2:10 (kjv)

I haven’t always been a star watcher, but I must admit to having a certain affinity with the night sky these days. You see, several years ago I decided that I was going to make my quiet time with the Lord a priority. This meant sacrificing some sleep and getting up at 5 o’clock in the morning—most days before the dawn! The amazing side benefit (besides the consistent time to spend with God, the blissful peace and quiet, and coffee—can I hear an Amen?) was the opportunity to learn about the sky. Using a night sky app on my phone, I could see which planets were rising, where the stars were, and even the occasional space station. Watching the sun rise each morning after the planets and stars disappeared became a favorite ritual and one that makes this passage special to me.

You see, the wise men had been taught the passage from the book of Numbers about the star rising from Jacob. They knew the star was important because they also studied the night sky and knew when something special had appeared on the horizon—without any fancy app on their phones! What a delight to see the promise of God in the stars. He is faithful, my friends—His Word is always true.

Thank You, Lord, for the beauty of Your creation

and Your faithfulness toward me, Lord!