Scripture: Matthew 2:10
Journal: How is this season offering you joy these days? How could it?
Reflection: When they saw the star they rejoiced exceedingly
with great joy." (Matthew 2:10, ESV) When the band of wise men
saw the star they knew exactly what it meant, for they had been waiting and
watching and yearning and hoping for its appearance. Once the saw the
star in the night sky, they knew it would lead them directly to the King.
They weren't just hoping it would lead them to the King, they knew it
would. As a matter of fact, they were so sure of it that once the star
appeared they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. Even before
they had laid eyes on the child! They were so excited about seeing the
star that it took four different words for Matthew to describe their
excitement level. That is a lot of joy. Just imagine what it was
like when they finally reached the manger!!!
Christmas is still a little
over a week away, but the star has already risen in our night sky. We,
like the wise men, know what the wonder of Christmas is all about, and the
Second Advent that it points us forward to. So we do not have to wait for
the 25th, we can be swept up in the joy and revelry right now.
May this season be filled
with exceedingly great joy. May the knowledge of the surety of the
promise alone fill you to overflowing with joy unspeakable. Knowing that
the King WILL arrive among his people. The light WILL come into our dark
and broken world. It is not a question of if, but of when.
Therefore, we can be like the Magi and rejoice exceedingly with great joy
right now. And then again on Christmas day. Thanks be to God!
Prayer
Closing
Prayer: Lord Jesus, help us to rejoice exceedingly
with great joy at your arrival. Come,
Lord Jesus!
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