Monday, January 8, 2001
Monday, January 8, 2001
When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.
The Wise Men from the East were astrologers. But they were also deeply religious. They scanned
the heavens nightly looking for some sign from God. One evening a sign appeared--a star they had
never seen before. It was bigger than any other star in the heavens. "Could this be the sign we
have been looking for?" they wondered. Perhaps if they followed the star it would lead them to
the answers they had been seeking.
(Matthew 2:10
NRSV)
Where do you turn when you want some good advice? Some people look to the stars. I read
once that in one country, fully 88 percent of the people know their astrological sign and 50
percent read their horoscope at least once a month. Only half as many read the Bible that often.
I'm not going to ask you if you read your astrological forecast. Some foolish people live by them.
That was true in the ancient world as well. People have always wanted to know what the future
holds. Star gazers were very popular at the time of Jesus' birth. They were welcomed by kings.
They were respected in the marketplace. Many became quite wealthy.
Dear Jesus, lead me to your star of hope and peace. Amen.
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