Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
A Star was wandering around in Sorrow. It wandered in search of the purpose of its life. Finaly the Star Looked up and asked God ______0 God! I am empty worthless, what use am I? Why did you create me? God said_______ you are special created for a special purpose. Walk in the path. I will Show you.....you will understand when your day Comes_____
That Star was christ’s star that was identified when Christ was born in the Earth.
We all are Special. Called to represent Jesus christ to the world. Many people worry about their empty lives. We Don’t have to worry about anything. We have to Try to live a Christ centered life. A day for us to shine will also come.
Historical theologians point out, after the ages of prophets there were no more prophecy. 400 yrs of spiritual darkness was in the world. Isaiah 47:13 is the reference, At that time astrology was developed all over in the world. people believe in the prediction of future through the stars and moon. But from the beginning of the Old Testament, the people of Israel considered and said that the appearance of the star was a sign of the king who would come to rescue them. Generally, astrologers say that the birth of a human child is related to the stars.
For ages, the bright stars were believed to be the sign of the birth of a new king and they calculated and searched for it. The star of Christ was unique in that row. History does not indicate that the Jews looked for the star. But they have a common faith about that. Astronomers of other countries searched for it and finally found it. There is no mention of this star in the other Gospels. Only Mathew wondered and therefore recorded the star of Bethlehem which is the fulfillment of the prophecy. Some magi searched and followed the star of Jesus suddenly they missed it, so they went to the Herod’s palace and enquired about that child. Matthew 2.2 "Where is the child who has been born king of Jews? for we observed his Star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage."
Herod called together his scribes and priests who, quoting a verse from the Book of Micah, interpret it as a prophecy that the Jewish Messiah would be born in Bethlehem to the south of Jerusalem. Most of the time, We live by relying on our own strength like the magi. We cannot live by our own strength. It is God who has given us breath. The star lead them to Jesus' Bethlehem birthplace, where they worshiped him and presented gifts. Many Christians believe the star was a miraculous sign. Some theologians claim that the star fulfilled a prophecy, known as the Star Prophecy. For that, we are going to meditate on the theme 🌟 STAR 🌟
You are the star, to end the darkness
You are the star, to shake the kingdoms You are the star, to give hope for others
You are the star, to impartiality
You are the star, symbol of joy
In this world people usually call successful people as stars. In military also, The practice of using stars to mark the ranks of soldiers in the military is practiced throughout the world. So star is the symbol of grade/ranking. We all use electric appliances in our homes. don't use that in our campus. That violates our rules and regulations let us check our students handbook page number 54. In the electronic appliances, we can see the 'star label'. Too the detailed efficiency of the product along with various particulars, allowing consumers to compare models and choose the best one in terms of energy conservancy. Star is the identity of a best product.
Generaly, a star consists of three objects. They are, for my rhyming
1. Dust,
2. worst,
3. Mist.
A combination of these three elements is called star. we also look like a Star. when we want to Shine like a Star. We must think about our own nature. From this, let us mediate three things for our life.
1. Dust (We are dust)
Every Star, There is full of Dust particles. Stars are made from the Dust particles. Carbon particles are predominant in a star. likewise, every Human is made from the Dust. Genesis 2.7 says, "Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrills the breath of life; and the man became a living being...."
Most of time we forget who we are ? and are unaware of these things. So we express ego, pride, anger, jealous etc. But the Bible Says Genesis Chapter 3.19, "You are dust and to dust you Shall return."
We all know this thing, Stones Can't fly. But Dust fly easily in the atmosphere. Stones Can't get to the highest places. But Dust Can get on the Costliest things, Palace, Kings chair also. So we must feel that we are dust Be humble....in every way. Our life is unstable. Sometimes we may get a high position and at other times we may low. So never worry about it. Be humble in every way like the dust.
2. Worst (poisonous gas in scientifical terms)
Every stars has nitrogen helium gas. these gases are inflammable. some stars burn up and destroy themselves due to the evil gases they contain.
Likewise a human destroy one self with one’s own bad attitude and poisonous behavior. In our living context Many people use these words. My life was spoiled because of so and so. Nobody can spoil anybody’s life, all are responsible for their own lives. James 3:6 says, "And the tongue is a fire the tongue is placed among our members as a world of iniquity it stains the whole body." Set on fire the cycle of nature and itself set on fire by hell. Bible regards the mouth of a man as fire. It has the power to destroy not only the society in which he lives but also himself. So we should be careful before uttering our words. “We are the boss of that word before speaking. After speaking, that word is our boss”
The stars save the gas in their snow bodies. when they reach near to the sun, they melt and the gases are released. Approximately the gases relased spread upto 15 crore kilometer. Leaving a long trail. We also ressemble the stars. Because when we get near to God our self melts and our sins are released from us. If we want to be sinless at heart we need to draw nearer to god. It is only then we begin to shine like a star. Otherwise, we can't identify God.
3. Mist (Snow Rocks)
Every star is made up of ice. star's have another name ‘dirty snow balls’. But one thing Stars are filled with ice bergs. Generally, Ice have two characteristics. it looks like a rock , but easily melts. It is the formula of leadership. A Leader should be strong in their position. but ,On the other hand they should also melt easily along with the poor people. They should be an approachable person. As god's ministers. We not only should be tough and honest with others. Instead we should be carring people who understand and help all people.
Colossians 3:12 "As God's choosen ones, holy and beloved clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience." Effective leader are not only strict but are compassionate in sharing others worries and sufferings.A great leader needs to be kindhumble, meek and patient.As great Christian leader of the future, we strongly need to cultivate these qualities in us. This is what God reminding each and everyone of us this morning.
Here, I would like to conclude our meditation. Star's do not perish easily. But when A star doesn't follow it's prescribed path and gets caught in the gravitational pull of other planets, it begins its journey towards destruction likewise, When a Christian does not walk in the path that God has laid out for him .and attracted by unnecessary worldly things, it becomes a weapon to destroy the Man himself.
When humankind forget God’s plan and fell into sin and was on the path of destruction, God brought Jesus Christ into this world to save and renew our lives. This is real Christmas. Let us continue to walk in the path that God has given us. A day will come when God will use us as stars to guide others to him. May the lord enrich our lives through these words. Amen
Acknowledgement
Delivered by
Mr. Sweetlin Jeeva
On Dec 7, 2022
@ Serampore College
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