Dear Friends,

The Star of Bethlehem

“The star in nativity scenes represents the Star of Bethlehem, also known as the Christmas star or the Star of the East. According to the biblical account in the Gospel of Matthew, the star served as a celestial sign that guided the three wise men, or Magi, to the birthplace of Jesus.“ (Wikipedia)

“The three Kings represent the souls who have risen above their lower natures and found what is truly important when familiar ways no longer exist.” (Flower Newhouse, The Sacred Heart of Christmas)

“We all want something more. Advent asks the question, what is it for which you are spending your life? What is the star you are following now? And where is that star in its present radiance in your life leading you? Is it a place that is really comprehensive enough to equal the breadth of the human soul?“—from The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister (Thomas Nelson)

Have you ever looked up at the stars on a clear night and just marvel by the magnificence of them? I have seen them on the desert and in areas away from the city and it is almost unreal how beautiful they are. I was in awe of the magnitude of stars and felt so close to the Divine.

Can you imagine the shepherds and the wise men looking up into the sky and seeing the radiance of this one huge star? The scene of the shepherds watching their flock by night and then seeing the star and being guided to the Christ child, as were the wise men, is a beautiful story. They all found a precious gift, a baby with pure potential, pure love, pure innocence and pure hope for the future of all mankind. They found a new way of life, a new consciousness.

In past centuries, the North Star helped men at sea and people traveling great distances. Following a star today can also mean finding your purpose, your calling, your joy in life! Do you see a brilliant star in your life today? Are you following that radiant star? I know people who are absolutely filled with LIFE and PURPOSE and are following their Divine Star within.

Christmas is a wonderful time to pause, reflect about your life, where you are, where you have been and where you would like to go. We are forever evolving and not meant to stay in the same mind set. As we rise in Consciousness, our purposes evolve. Sometimes we are pushed by the Divine and/or pulled by a Vision, a Force Greater than ourselves. The wise men and shepherds were seeking the CHRIST. Ultimately WE are seeking CHIRST CONSCIOUSNESS. We are continually meant to rise above human consciousness to the purity of love for all in everything we do, at work, play, with family, friends and strangers.

The wise men and shepherds found their GUILDING LIGHT, their personal STAR and followed it. Find your GUIDING LIGHT today, your personal STAR by looking WITHIN. Your Christ Consciousness is guiding you, and your new life is evolving today.

Following Our Star,

Abigail and Steve

Co- Ministers of the All Faith Center