The extraordinary star
that appeared at the birth of Jesus, and the true miracle of Christmas are
topics today. A “Yahoo Answers” writer using the ID “John” (Level 1 with 91
points, a member since December 19, 2012) posted the
following:
About start and christ
birth?
Hey,
I am a beliver in chirst and i am just
stucked out at the concept of star in birth of christ... My question is how can
star show the way to wise men about jesus birth??? As a chrstian i know it to my
heart, but when ppl ask reagrding this theriotically i cannot do so....so help
me out the facts how stars can show a man a way to certain place.Sorry if my
question is worng inthe way i look...thank you..all glory to jesus :)
THE BATTLE AXE: The
True Miracle (12/23/2012)—Christmas is celebrated as a time of social healing.
Family gatherings provide unique opportunities for exchange, intimacy and
sharing of emotional and psychological gifts that include affection, attention,
companionship, forgiveness, reconciliation, and respect. To their parents,
their caretakers, and teachers children still embody and symbolize angels,
freedom, the future, goodness, happiness, innocence, and youth. For this
reason, the true miracle of Christmas often seems exclusively intended for
children. Exaggerations and misreading of Scripture can result in devastating
idolatry and inordinate promotion of children (e.g., Psalm 127: 3 and James 1:
27, KJV). Given that children respond as flexible and teachable even when
complex doctrines are introduced, the message of new life through Christ often
is more quickly and correctly embraced by children. Our duty to love as sons
and daughters of GOD is discharged only in part through children, family,
friends and parents (Luke 6: 20-38, KJV). There also must be acceptance and
commitment to GOD and Christ, the Holy Spirit, the host of heaven, with
believers (and nonbelievers) everywhere. Celebrating a finite miracle of birth
and the wonder of new life is not to be confused with divine grace and the
eternal miracle of Christmas—new relationship to GOD for all mankind through
Jesus Christ (Luke 2: 11-14 and John 1: 1-14, KJV).
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For we
have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the
power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his
majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came
such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I
am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were
with him in the holy mount. We have also a more sure word of prophecy;
whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark
place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this
first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For
the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake
as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. (2nd Peter 1: 16-21,
KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The True
Miracle (12/23/2012); Origins (01/20/2011); The Wise Men? (12/21/2010);
Melchizedek? (12/22/2010); Things? (11/13/2010); Mealtime Grace
(11/14/2010)
Don’t be confused or distracted by the
complexity and sophistication of today’s technology (fiber optics, GPS,
satellite tracking, etc.). True, it often seems impossible to do without the
man-made devices that are so impressive now, that did not exist then. However,
the birth of Jesus was through an operation of Almighty GOD that embraced and
employed all the various levels of existence. The birth of Jesus demonstrated
divine authority over all Creation. Included were angelic beings, domestic
animals and human beings; the emotions, motives, and thoughts of the living as
well as clouds, darkness, light, wind, the sun, moon and stars.
Correctly understood, GOD is a spirit, and
cannot be described as having dimensions (e.g., depth, height, weight, width),
form, human characteristics, shape and physical limits. The impossible
appearance of GOD in human form as a baby must be accepted and understood as
something brought to pass by a sovereign Person having absolute power, and
unimpeachable righteousness. Faith, an aspect of the full makeup of GOD, must
reside within those who believe, and operate upon and through human awareness
before one may exist as a believer in sacred truth from GOD. Faith is divine
substance and is inseparable from such other content as holiness, humility,
righteousness, wisdom, and wrath against sin.
Initially, those we now call “wise men” (this
may include the shepherds) were motivated like Moses, who took a break from his
work to see a bush that burned without giving off ashes, or smoke (Exodus 3:
1-3, KJV). Simple curiosity, and other human reactions such as challenge, fear,
pride and surprise were probably involved at the start. Continuous study of
astronomy, current events and the holy writings influenced their thinking. As
they gradually yielded to conviction, they acquired necessary levels of
confidence, persistence and trust through increasing faith, just as we, today,
must do.
There is far more to be said, correctly
applied, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, in those times
evil—catastrophe, sudden and widespread change, upheaval)—was associated with
the birth of conquering monarchs (see Isaiah 45: 7, KJV). Natural events such
as comets, earthquakes, floods and meteor showers were carefully examined as
being prophetic signs, and evidences that GOD, in fact, was active, fulfilling
things proclaimed and promised through his word.) Even so, I trust this
fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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