'ஆதவன்' வேதாகமத் தியானம் - எண்:- 1,061 டிசம்பர் 24, 2023 ஞாயிற்றுகிழமை
'AATHAVAN' Bible Meditation - Number: - 1,061
December 24, 2023 Sunday
"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." (Matthew 2: 2)
Before Jesus Christ was born in this world, his birth was announced by many prophets, and when he was born, it was first announced to shepherds in the fields. Likewise, his birth was announced to many saints. As a particular star appeared, the wise men from east started their journey to meet him.
The star they first saw informed
the birth of a king, but did not accurately announce where he was born. But
because they knew that the king of the Jew was born, they thought he would be
born in a palace, and they went to the palace of Herod. Yes, they considered
Jesus Christ as the world king.
Dear people, we often value
Christ today like this. We see him as a world king fulfilling our worldly
desires. He is king indeed. But not like the kings of the world. This is what
Jesus Christ clearly said, "My kingdom is not of this world" (John
18: 36)
But God did not leave the
mistake of the wise on that day. Since God had realized their subconscious
thoughts, he sent back the star that they first saw. "When
they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy." (Matthew
2: 10) it is said. The star then led them.
We can compare this star to
the Holy Spirit who leads us to Christ. Just as this star led the wise towards
Christ, the Holy Spirit treats us straight to Christ without letting us go
wrong.
This is why Jesus Christ
said, "Howbeit
when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he
shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak:
and he will shew you things to come." (John 16: 13) The
Christian life is to get this Holy Spirit and know Christ in life.
As some say, decorating our
home with stars is not a sign that Christ is here in our home. The sign is that
Christ is in us and in our home is to turn our life into a life of light.
Decorating the Christmas tree is not the recall of the crucifixion, as some
say. Looking at the ornamental Christmas tree, no one meditate on the cross.
These are just traditions.
Some Christians justify them as other religions justify their rituals. Doing
them will not bring any change in our spiritual life. They do not help for our spiritual
life. That is, they are acts what we do for our will and desire.
So dear brothers and sisters,
we should give ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, rather than
seeking Christ anywhere else. He is the Spirit of Truth, who will lead us to
the truth. We should make our hearts to him without giving priority to the
worldly things and worship.
God’s Message:- ✍️ Bro. M. Geo Prakash