For a while now I've been looking for the King who is born in Bethlehem together with my friends the wise men. Finally our search was recompensed when the star that was guiding us on the way stood above a particular house where the young child was. When we saw the star we rejoiced with exceeding great joy because we were about to meet the baby King that the prophets of old announced. And when we came into the house, we saw the young child with Mary His mother and fell down and worshipped Him. Then we opened our treasures and presented our special gifts unto Him: gold, frankincense and myrrh (Matthew 2: 10-11). Now that we found the King that we were looking for, we can truly say that He is wonderful.

This little child called Jesus by His parents is the God of wonders who makes the impossible possible. Nothing is too hard for Him. Through faith in Him we can enjoy the privilege of being His children and receive our promises of joy, peace and security in Him. It does not matter how much the violence and craziness increases in this world, we know that we are secure in Jesus because He holds the whole world in His hand. All the nations are like a drop of water in a bucket when He considers them. All together they are even like a grain of dust in His sight (Isaiah 40:15). We don't need to be afraid of tomorrow because He holds our future in His hands. He is our anchor and no matter how strong the wind may blow in our lives, the Creator of the wind still have all the power and authority to stop it according to His divine will and wisdom. That's why nothing shall by any means harm our soul when we believe and trust in Him.

This child that is born unto us has been given all the power in heaven and on earth. He knows all things and nothing that happens in our lives surprises Him. He is a present help in the time of trouble and as a loving Shepherd, He guides us in His wisdom and lightens our path when we need to take some decisions. There is no better counselor in the whole world than King Jesus and we can fully rely on Him in every situation because He will never deceive us. Jesus is the everlasting Father who cares for His children and makes sure that they are always blessed with the very best. His love is unsearchable, His faithfulness is a solid rock and His mercy endures forever.

Dearest Lord Jesus, we thank you because you came down on earth to be the light of the world. We thank you because Your birth is a blessing to all those who gladly and wholeheartedly receive You and believe in You. We are forever grateful for Your birth because our souls can find rest and peace in You, for You are the Prince of peace and You are able to fill us with a peace that the world cannot give. You came so that we may have life and have it more abundantly. Your Word is the truth that sanctifies us and sets the captives free. All those who live for You are mighty heroes who will receive the crown of life one day and will reign with You. We want You to be the center of our lives and the reason why we live. You are the best gift that we can receive in this time of Christmas because You are offering us eternal life. We will celebrate You now and forever, for You alone are worthy to receive the glory and the honor and the dominion, as well as praise and worship from every living creature now and forevermore. Amen. mt