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Merry Christmas!


It's been a while since I've written anything for my blog but I couldn't let this awesome event go by without sharing my thoughts on it.  If you didn't know, the Star of Bethlehem (aka Saturn & Jupiter close in the night sky) made an appearance for the first time in 800 years!  Here is a picture I took. Not as impressive as other's I've seen, but at least I can say I saw it!  I think you'll be able to see it for a few more nights this week.  

Last week I was reading the account of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 and thought of it in terms of this "star" coming again this year.  December 25th is NOT Jesus' actual birthday, it's a made up day we've chosen to celebrate His birth.  And, contrary to many a nativity scene, the wise men were not at Jesus' birth, but came later - as much as 2 years later!

So, since I know God Works in Mysterious Ways, I got to thinking.  What if the first Christmas Star also came at this time of year?  It would be like God to send a bright light at the darkest time of year!  So, maybe instead of Christ's actual birthdate, we are celebrating the arrival of the wise men and their worship of Jesus and bringing of gifts?  Doesn't that put a whole new spin on things?  It does to me!  Maybe December 25th isn't so arbitrary after all.  And, maybe Santa is like the wise men?  He brings gifts as a way of worshiping the one true King.

Also, isn't it just like God to send us a sign of hope after a year like 2020?  This great big God, so immense that He created the entire universe and uses it to show all mankind He is in control, He's watching out for us, He will never leave us or forsake us!

So no matter what your year was like - mine was weird, but nothing compared to 2019! - I pray you find joy, hope, and peace this Christmas and on into the New Year!  Merry Christmas from my family to yours!






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