DAY 67 of #100daysofJesus - The New Star

 

DAY 67 of #100daysofJesus

The new star that appeared in the heavens was a perfect symbol for Jesus.

In Matthew 2 we read that the wise men saw "his star in the east, and [came] to worship him." And "the star, which they saw 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 exceeding great joy."

Stars give light, and Jesus taught that He is the light of the world.

This star offered direction, and people have used the stars for navigation for millennia. Jesus taught that He is the way. We should follow Him just as the wise men followed the star.

When I'm in the mountains and look up at a clear night sky, I see the countless stars and am filled with wonder and reverence. How could I ever deny the existence of a God when the evidence for Him is so abundantly around me? I feel like the stars connect me to God - just as that star connected the wise men to God by bringing them to Jesus.

In the Book of Mormon, Another Testament of Jesus Christ, we read, "and it came to pass that a new star did appear, according to the word."

Samuel the Lamanite had prophesied of Jesus birth saying, "There shall a new star arise, such an one as ye never have beheld."

Men and women all over the world saw and noticed the new star. Jesus did not come to give light to the Jews alone but to the entire world. He is the God of all the earth and invites ALL to come unto Him.

I'm grateful for Jesus' light that helps me see more clearly. His gospel plan brings clarity around the purpose of this life. It provides context around who we were before birth and what will happen after birth. Jesus illuminates the path to joy and peace and invites us to walk thereon.

I hope that Jesus can be both Light of the World and also the Light of each of our individual daily lives. I'm working on that. Let us seek the Light and let it guide us. Seek Jesus.

(References: Matthew 2, 3 Nephi 1:21, Helaman 14:5)