The Star

Something got their attention. Something became bigger and took precedence over everything in their life including family, work and personal concerns. These wise men from the east saw a brilliant star and they went on a several month journey on camelback to see the newborn king of the Jews. And when they saw the star they were filled with joy. The wise men were filled with joy before they saw Jesus face to face. They were filled with joy on the journey to see Jesus. I hope that you will fix your thoughts on Jesus and that this season as well in your life’s journey you will have joy! Inexpressible and glorious joy knowing that one day soon you will see him face to face. Your faith will become sight. Don’t let distractions be your focus but keep your eyes and your thoughts fixed on Him! Joy will be yours!

“When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:10-11 NLT

“Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.” Hebrews 3:1 NIV

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV

“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:8-9 NIV