When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.
Matthew 2:10-11
Lord Jesus, today my soul reflects upon that day that I heard the truth of the gospel for the first time. Yes, I had heard it throughout my childhood. But that day, at the intersection of all the issues of my life, I saw my state of brokenness, and my desperate need for the love that only You could give me, I saw the truth for the first time, and seeing that glorious “star” I rushed to that spiritual place where I met You for the first time, though I had heard of You. Even now, my soul jumps for joy when I think of that moment. You changed my life that day. I was not the same, and have not been the same since then.
Lord, I love You so much. My soul is overwhelmed with emotion. Even now my heart erupts with praise. I fall at Your feet in worship. Even as those wise men feel at Your manger, worshipping You, I lay prostrate before You, lifting up Your Holy and Righteous Name! To think: there was nothing that You could do for them in the moment, a helpless baby, unable to even change Your soiled diaper. Yet, they knew that You were worthy of worship! How much more I, whose soiled life You have changed, know that You, and You alone, are worthy of all worship, honor and praise! I know what You can do for those whose hearts are submitted to You. Thank You!
Today I just praise You, Lord Jesus. I magnify Your Holy Name! Today, I lift You up and exalt You. Even as that star shone on You that night, I shine the light of my attention on You. Let everyone who sees me today see You! I point them in Your direction! I bless You and praise You! Hallelujah! Glory to God in the Highest! Amen!