The Christmas Star

How do people describe the Star that shown brightly announcing the Savior's birth?  In Scripture, it brought wise men was afar.  They did not come to see a simple star; they came to see the Light-the King-the Son of the Master of the Universe-the Son who chose to leave His Heavenly throne to come and live among a wicked people so He could die for them in order to save their souls and provide eternal life.  My description is weak, at best.  

 The Christmas Star-The Light

The Christmas star, 

Shining through the night,

Brought people from afar. 

It shone to proclaim new birth upon the earth- 

A star, shining bright, announcing the Light. 

 

The Light of the World,

A soft glow, igniting the heart;

Brightly illuminating, never intimidating.

A blazing fire- 

A Light that will never expire. 

A flame of love which all desire.  

 

The Light of the World, 

Drawing, pulling, calling, healing; 

Shining around every corner, down every mile-

A delightful joy painting an outward smile. 

 

The Light-

He reigns causing the earth to rejoice;

Out of the brightness rings His voice.

Before Him the mountains tremble;

Darkness crumbles.

New sight is given- 

Eyes to gaze in measured ways.    

A new hope, restoration, life, preservation; 

The Light- leading toward Heaven’s destination. 

 

The Light of the World 

For all to see;

Perfect, righteous, glorious;

Always victorious!

 

Mary Crisp Jameson  12/2021 

 

“Fire goes forth before Him and burns up all His foes.  His lightning flashes out across the world.  The earth sees and trembles.  The heavens declare His perfect righteousness; every nation sees His glory.”  Psalm 97:3-4,6 NIV

 

 

The Light

     In my studies on the Treasure from the Parables, I was reading in Matthew about the 10 virgins who went out to meet the bridegroom.  Five of the virgins were wise and took additional oil to keep their lamps burning; the other five did not take the extra oil, and their oil ran out.  By the time they returned with the oil needed to light their way, the door was shut and they could not enter into the wedding banquet.  They missed out.  They had not prepared. 
    In essence, what Jesus was saying was that if you do not believe in Jesus, you will not have an understanding of God, not be prepared, and you will miss out on eternal life.  The door will be closed. 
     Jesus said in John 8:12,  "...I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

              The Light!

You, Oh Lord, are the light of the world.

  with power to command the earth to unfurl;
At your will, darkness turns to light,
  the sun and stars shine bright.

Your light, Oh Lord, is the lamp unto my path;

  giving wisdom to fear your wrath.
Your light! A  lamp unto my feet;
  your love, so sweet! 
A light, giving understanding;
  wisdom expanding. 

You, Oh Lord, are the light of the Cross,

  shedding brightness, overcoming loss.
A light saving souls;
  making people whole-
A light of understanding, a light proclaiming God's glory
Your mighty light! The life-changing story!
                            Mary Crisp Jameson