"The star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house they saw the child with his mother Mary and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh," (Matthew 2:9-11 NIV).
Herod was a jealous king. There wasn't room in his kingdom for another ruler so he set in motion a plan to kill all the baby boys born in Bethlehem. When rumors of a special child being born reached Herod, he sent Magi to track this baby and report back so he could go and 'worship' him also. Herod's plan didn't work so well. The Magi were wise and knew the prophecy that had been written. The ruler was to be born in Bethlehem and he would shepherd the people of Israel (Micah 5:2 NIV).
There was a star, so bright and unusual, that the Magi were in awe of it. They followed it east and were filled with joy when it stopped over the place where baby Jesus and his parents lived. They bowed down and worshiped him and presented gifts worthy of the highest positions - gold worthy of a king; incense often given to deity, and myrrh given to those who were about to die. Strange gifts for a little baby or young child, yet so appropriate for Jesus Christ, Immanuel, Son of God.
Shining brightly, the star appeared brighter than all the others in the sky. His life would glow in perfection of a human man. He would lead others who became followers by his example and purity. He would warrant gifts of the very best praise and worship. The one and only Savior who came to light up the world with his love. Jesus Christ, the Star is born.
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