Be A Star

Read: Matthew 2:1-12

Those who turn many to righteousness [shall shine] like the stars forever and ever. --- Daniel 12:3

Hosea 1-4
Revelation 1

Many today seek stardom by trying to get into the media spotlight. But a young Jewish captive achieved "stardom" in a better way.

When Daniel and his friends were taken captive by a ruthless invading nation, it was unlikely that they would be heard from again. But the godly young men soon distinguished themselves as intelligent and trustworthy.

When the king had a dream that his wise men could not repeat nor interpret, he condemned them to death. After a night of prayer with his friends, Daniel received from God the content of the dream and its interpretation. As a result, the king promoted Daniel to be his chief advisor [see Dan. 2].

If the story ended there, it would be remarkable enough. But some scholars believe that Daniel's influence in Babylon made people aware of messianic prophecies about a Savior who would be born in Bethlehem. Daniel's teaching may have been the reason that 500 years later wise men from the East followed a star to a remote and unfamiliar part of the world to find an infant King, worship Him, and return to their country with the good news of God's incredible journey to earth [Matt. 2:1-12].

By turning others to righteousness, we, like Daniel, can become a star that will shine forever. --- Julie Ackerman Link

Make me a blessing, make me a blessing!
Out of my life may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray,
Make me a blessing to someone today. --- Wilson

YOU CAN ATTRACT PEOPLE TO JESUS WHEN YOU HAVE HIS LIGHT IN YOUR LIFE.