The Brilliance of the Star of Christmas

I woke up to the refrain of an old song in my heart today:

“Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.”*

The Star of Bethlehem and the leading character in the Christmas story has always been the Son of God.  It is unbelievable that people run around searching for the “real meaning of Christmas” when this truth is simple and openly expressed and told often.

It is not about family, but it is about how He came to change your family. 

It is not about giving to others in need, but it is about how He came so we could have new hearts transformed by His love and then we have the desire to help others all our lives. 

It is not about celebrations, but it is about celebrating Him.  He came to rescue us from an eternal hell and a life of trouble. 

It is not about lights and decorations but about the Light of the world that lives in all believers.  He led us out of darkness and doom in our hearts into light and hope, love, peace…

It is not about children, but it is about becoming His child through the Son of God.  No longer orphans we are in the family of God with a rich heritage and promised future.

It is not about elves and Christmas magic, It is about The Father loving us so much He supernaturally gave His Son to be conceived in a supernatural way. 

It is not about what you get, but the Father giving the best of heaven as a sacrifice in our place.

It is not about being together, but about Emmanuel (that means "God with us").  His presence makes us want to be together with others.  His prayer is, "God make them one."

The Star of the show is Jesus - The Son of God.  He willingly came and gave His life because He loved the Father and fully obeyed Him.  The Father sent Him to rescue us.  Now we can boldly come to the throne of God’s grace and find help in this world.  When you look at the Star, everything else grows strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace. 

Keep your heart fresh with the Word and with private times of worship and prayer.  Love others with the knowledge that when you do, you are loving God.  That is the abundant life and no matter how much of Him you have tasted or experienced, there is more to come.

Merry Christmas and Thank You Jesus!

Pastor Kevin Casey

* Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus  written by Helen H. Lemmel