As I read through the Christmas story this year, I was struck with the story of the Wisemen. I thought of them following the Star which guided them from their home and ultimately led them to Jesus, and thought how hard it must have been for them to follow a star to an unknown place and yet they went. At the end, the star brought them to Jesus and they worshipped him and brought him treasures. I couldn't imagine following a star in the sky in order to find Jesus, I am thankful for the Bible, which helps to guide us to Jesus, as well as to the "stars" around us, which also lead us to Him.
As I have reflected on this story, prayer for the year is that God would use me like the Star that guided the Wisemen to Jesus. I hope that my life, my actions, and my words can be used by God to lead others to Jesus, just as the Star did the wisemen. I know as a missionary my job is to help folks come to Jesus, but I also know that despite my best efforts, there are many times when my words and actions do not lead people to Jesus, and I hope that can change this coming year.
