Road Signs

The Star

Where are you heading in your life's journey? Do you have a clear purpose in life? Is your journey worth the destiny you are pursuing?
Wise learned people who were studying the constellations, saw an unusual star indicating the birth of a King. They did not just seek knowledge. They decided to leave their books, scrolls and work-stations to pursue the real thing! It may have taken them many months of inconvenience and separation from family. Unlike these days, their journey was probably on camels, through field and fountain, moor and mountain, passing through unfamiliar countries and territories. They considered seeing and worshipping this special King, worth all the risks and dangers they would face. They diligently sought until they found. They patiently endured until they entered that humble home.

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.' " Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also." When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. - Matthew 2:1-10 

In our spiritual journey too when we diligently seek, we will find.

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. - Matthew 7:7  

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the LORD, and I will bring you back from your captivity; I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you, says the LORD, and I will bring you to the place from which I cause you to be carried away captive. - Jeremiah 29:11-14 

After encountering, worshipping and receiving this Light into our lives, we become lights like that special star to lead people to the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, - Philippians 2:13-15 

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. - Matthew 5:16 

Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. - Daniel 12:3 

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The Angel

Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. - Luke 2:10-11 

Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. - Luke 2:17-18 

The Angel was a messenger from GOD who brought the news of the birth of CHRIST to the shepherds.
The LORD JESUS has commissioned those of us who have received this good news, to carry it to others.

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. - Matthew 28:18-20

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John

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. - John 1:6-9

John the Baptist was sent into the world specifically to prepare the way of the LORD and to clearly point people to the LORD JESUS. He was an indicator. A pointer.

Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, "Behold the Lamb of God!" - John 1:35-36  

John pointed those who followed him, away from himself to the LORD. It is important for us to carry that same attitude of John. He must increase. I must decrease!

"He must increase, but I must decrease. - John 3:30 

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You

Have you seen the star?

Have you heard the message?

Are you following JESUS?

Then be one to let others see, let others hear and let others follow the Way to GOD.

May you be like that special star that pointed the wise men to the LORD JESUS. Let your attitude be selfless, loving and humble - Christlike. 

Let your behaviour and your actions be beautiful. 

Let the Precious Holy Spirit within you have His way in you that He may shine forth through your life.

Be a messenger to speak the Gospel of the LORD JESUS. Share your testimonies and study and share the word of GOD with others. 

You are an Evangelist - An Angel carrying good news!

As a star, people will be attracted to you. As an angel, people will follow you. Be quick to point those who come to you and those who follow you to the LORD JESUS. 

Let JESUS be your joy. Let your purpose be to see others follow Him.

He is the Star! He is the Messiah!!

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