Looking for the Star and Scepter

Posted on Dec 11, 2024 in Devotions |

Introduction: Are you looking for the Star? Have you found the Star of Bethlehem? This was a “SIGN” by God that led the Wise Men (Persians) to the place where Jesus Christ was born. Balaam the prophet foresaw the coming of the STAR and the SCEPTER. (Num 24:17) –“I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel.”

Were these pagan astrologers as in the days of Daniel? (Dan 2:2) – “Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dream.”

Or perhaps were these “Wise Men” those who had been converted through the ministry of Daniel?

Either way, they listened to the God of the Bible. See who and where you will follow:

1. The Wise Men followed the STAR! (Matt 2:1-3) – “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”

By the way, wise men still seek Jesus! Are you seeking Him?

2. The Wise Men followed the SCRIPTURES! (Num 24:17; Matt 2:1-3) – “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”

The Scriptures follow Jesus (John 5:39). Jesus said, “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”

Are you following the Scriptures? More importantly, are you obeying the Scriptures?

3. The Wise Men followed the SOVEREIGN! (Matt 2:12) – “And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.”

Regardless of the background of these Persians (Wise Men), they obeyed the SOVEREIGN will of God by not falling into Herod’s trap.

Is God trying to warn you? Then follow closely the SOVEREIGN.

Conclusion: What a great lesson for every believer in Jesus Christ! If we will follow the STAR, the SCRIPTURES, and the SOVEREIGN Lord, it will take us to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Love y’all,

Pastor Randy Reese