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When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King
Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,
"Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its
rising and have come to do him homage." Matthew
2:1–2
The Magi were most likely from Persia, modern-day Iran. They were
men who regularly engaged in a study of the stars. They were not
Jewish but were most likely aware of the popular belief of the
Jewish people that a king would be born who would save them.
These Magi were called by God to encounter the Savior of the World.
Interestingly, God used something very familiar to them as an
instrument of their calling: the stars. It was among their belief
that when someone of great importance was born, this birth was
accompanied by a new star. So when they saw this new, bright and
brilliant star, they were filled with curiosity and hope. One of
the most significant aspects of this story is that they responded.
God called them through the use of a star, and they chose to follow
this sign, embarking on a long and arduous journey.
God often uses those things most familiar to us that are part of
our daily life to send forth His calling. Recall, for example, that
many of the Apostles were fishermen, and Jesus used their
occupation to call them, making them “fishers of men.” He
especially used the miraculous catch of fish to clearly indicate to
them that they had a new calling.
In our own lives, God is constantly calling us to seek Him out and
worship Him. He will often use some of the most ordinary parts of
our lives to send forth that calling. How is He calling you? In
what way is He sending you a star to follow? Many times when God
speaks, we ignore His voice. We must learn from these Magi and
diligently respond when He calls. We must not hesitate and must
seek to daily be attentive to the ways that God invites us to
deeper trust, surrender and worship.
Reflect, today, upon God’s call in your life. Are you listening?
Are you responding? Are you ready and willing to abandon all else
in life so as to serve His holy will? Seek Him, wait on Him and
respond. Doing so will be the best decision you ever make.
Lord, I love You and pray that I will be open to Your guiding
hand in my life. May I always be attentive to the countless ways
that You call to me each and every day. And may I always respond to
You with all my heart. Jesus, I trust in You.
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