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STAR OF WONDER

The Magi were speechless for a moment
There it was the most brilliant light that ever shined in the heavens
The brightness of the heavenly object was spellbinding
Knowing when The King of Israel was to born
an unusual star would shine in the heavens

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They had been searching the dark sky - now there it was
Preparation were made  for the long journey
to pay homage to the New King
The grand entourage left in pomp and pageantry
as they traveled alone the dusty road the star shinning brightly lead them

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After a long time of travel they came to the king of Israel's palace
They questioned the king's guard and other leaders
Then they were lead to King Herod
He hid his outrage that someone calling himself King was being looked for
He ask the Magi when they had first seen the star and why
they thought it was for a king

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He called all of the people that was knowledgeable of the
history of Israel and found out what they knew about the birth of a King of Israel
He secretly told the Magi to go and find the baby,  and come back and tell him
so he too could go and worship him--he really wanted to have Him killed
The wise men left and the star lead them to Bethlehem

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The star stopped over the place where
Mary, Joseph, and the young child, Jesus lived
The Magi went into the house and felt down and worshiped the Child
They brought gifts for  Him - Gifts fit for a King
Gold - frankincense - myrrh

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An angel warned them not to go back to King Herod
For he wanted to kill the Child
God told Joseph in a dream to take his family and
leave quickly and go into Egypt for Jesus' safety
They used the gold, frankincense,  and myrrh to live on while they were down in Egypt
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Each of these gifts has a special meaning in the life of Jesus Christ
Gold - is a gift that is given to a King - A precious metal that will never tarnish
Jesus will never fad or tarnish - His light will make our darkness bright
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Frankincense - is used in worship of God. It is a sweet smelling resin
that is use in  incense - it is also used as medicine
Jesus is our God and Healer - a sweet smelling scent that makes you want more and more
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Myrrh - was considered to be a favorite perfume
It would keep its fragrance for several hundred years when kept in an alabaster pot
It was used for embalming - a bitter resin that was also used for medicine
Jesus is a soothing, healing balm - a comfort to us in times of trouble
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The Creator of that Star and all of the universes, Jesus
left His home in heaven and came to earth to be born as a Baby
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To live a sinless life and to die a cruel death for me and you
Gold - frankincense - myrrh gifts fit for a King
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I have none of these - what can I  give to Him
He wants me to give myself
to love Him and honor Him and to live my life for Him
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From The Gospel of Matthew:  Chapter 2:1-12

©Kathy Collier  12-05
Art wisemen © Kathy Collier



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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO OUR LORD JESUS THE CHRIST  
AND TO YOU


STAR OF WONDER

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Music -  We Three Kings  -  Celtic




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