Christmas 2025: THE STAR AND THE SON
The story of the wise men is one of the quietest yet most profound glimpses into the heart of God. They followed a star—an unmistakable sign in the night sky—that guided them across deserts, through foreign lands, and past kingdoms, until they arrived at the house where the Child lay.
That star was not merely a celestial decoration or a romantic part of a nativity scene; it was the deliberate hand of God reaching down to lead seekers to the Savior. It shone as a beacon for those with longing hearts, for those who were searching, for those willing to journey far and pay a price for the truth.
And when the wise men finally saw Him, they did not find a king on a throne or a palace draped in gold. They found a Child, swaddled and humble, lying in a home rather than a manger—a divine paradox that would define the rest of His life.
Jesus blends the infinite with the intimate, the eternal with the everyday, the Creator with the created. He is the Son of God who stoops to meet human eyes, the King who bends to hold a trembling hand, the Savior who knows the tenderness of our humanity because He Himself walked it.
The wise men and their gifts remind us that Jesus’ life was meant to intersect with ours: His glory is not distant, His holiness is not untouchable. The star guided them to a specific place, but His humanity drew them near; the heavens announced His coming, yet His earthly presence invited worship.
The paradox is breathtaking—God made flesh, fully divine and fully human, and still approachable, still tender, still willing to meet our smallest needs.
This story continues to speak to us today. Just as the star guided the wise men, the Holy Spirit guides our hearts to Christ. Just as the Child invited the wise men to worship, Jesus invites us into a personal relationship, to kneel not just in awe but in intimacy.
Every detail of the story—the star, the gifts, the humility of the house—teaches that God’s plan is precise, personal, and full of mercy. Like Isaiah 9:6 promises, He is our Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God, the Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace, blending majesty with mercy, eternity with humanity.
And so, we are called to follow the light, to recognize His presence in the ordinary, and to bring the treasures of our hearts to the feet of the One who is both star and Son, both God and man.
Lord Jesus, thank You for guiding us by Your light and drawing us close through Your humanity. Teach us to follow You with faith, to worship You with wonder, and to trust that the God who orchestrates the stars also knows the details of our hearts. Amen.
BDD
