Have you seen His star? In 2Peter 1:19 the Apostle speaks of the prophets and to us, to pay attention "to a light shining in a dark place until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your heart." Isaiah foretold of those walking in darkness and seeing a great light, speaking of Christ. This is Peter's admonition, to be moved to receive the "light of the world" into our hearts.
This is why Jesus came to the world, to be a light in the darkness and to lead all willing to find hope in Him. The Magi represented all peoples and were lead to worship the Christ child. They were obedient and followed and God used a star and dream to have them avoid Herod. They were overjoyed when they saw the star again and found the Savior in a house with Mary and Joseph, perhaps two years after His birth. They are included in the Christmas story because of their faith. After they returned home, God used an angel and a dream again to warn Joseph to flee with Mary and Jesus to Egypt.
Yes, God uses many ways to reach and guide us if we will stay open and obedient to His ways that are higher than our's to lead us to a saving faith in Him.
The Star is real
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