“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star
they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place
where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.”
Matthew 2:9-10.
Day 4
Thoughts ~ I love the Christmas story and find
that it is an easy time of year to share my faith. Like the star, we can point people
to Jesus. Unbelievers expect Christians to talk more, post more and say more
about God during Christmas time. I find that they almost expect it and I “take
advantage” of it whenever I can. Sadly, many businesses tell their employees to
say Happy Holidays so no one is offended, but if the customer says Merry
Christmas, they can respond the same way if they want to. Happily, I am self
employed and will continue spreading Christmas joy . . . and pointing people to
Jesus.
Let's follow the star to Jesus!
Action ~ Today our focus is on joy and the star. I have a lot of
little wooden stars that I am writing Joy in Jesus on one side and Matthew
2:9-10 on the other. The reason I add scripture to the star is I want to point
people to God’s word, not have them think this is just a cute phrase. You just
never know when it will prompt someone to go look the scripture up and then
linger a while reading the whole story of Jesus birth. You could use star
stickers and put them on slips of paper or buy a stand of Christmas stars from
the dollar store and cut them up. Also, the dollar stores have lots of stars in
the school section. You’ll be surprised what $5.00 will buy there if you look
for multiples in a pack. But also, you can get creative and not spend a penny.
Just like days 1 and 2, we will leave the stars in surprise places, with our
generous tips, or give them to people we pass on our way. I love the idea of
giving a star candle like the one in the image but finances don’t permit that
right now.
Prayer ~ Father, direct us to the people who need joy
so we can share the faith we have in your Son, Jesus. Amen
Trusting in the Lord,
Becky
Note: Next year I hope to paint little wooden ornaments
during the summer time when I have more free time so I have baggies full of
these stars that point the way to Jesus. This felt one is really cute and the
words could easily be changed to Joy in Jesus, if you are a sewer.
