Date: 12-17-14
Text: — Matthew 2:1-2 — 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” [NIV84]
The Big Idea: Take an honest inward look to answer these questions.
There are many lights in the sky. There are many voices in the crowd. But which do we follow? To which do we listen?
Lifestyle worshiper: we need to take an honest inward look to answer these questions. Sometimes the voices we listen to are from the past—past failures, past guilt, all of which have been confessed and forgiven. Some of the lights we follow are bright enough to offer some guidance, dimly lighting our way, but do we join the magi in follow His star (v. 2)? The Light of this Star is faithful, leading on paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. It leads us to the Voice that calms the sea and forgives the adulteress. “This Voice that is calling you and me.”
Is your light bright enough? Is it His Star? Your thoughts?
Scriptures to Renew Your Thoughts
— John 8:63 (NIV)
— John 8:12 (NIV84)
— Colossians 2:8 (NIV)
Heavenly Father, I commit to follow the true Light that has come into the world, Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray I faithfully walk in the Light as He is in the Light. May I hear His voice alone and obey His promptings. Empower me by Your Holy Spirit to live a life that is pleasing to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Pastor Mike