Cartoon characters always seem to ‘see stars’ when they bump their heads. Although I’ve never literally experienced this phenomenon, I have noticed that trauma allows us to see things that we would otherwise miss.
When we are surrounded by darkness, stars become evident. But even in darkness, we have to get away from artificial city lights, AND we have to look up--or we will miss the stars.
The ‘Three Wise Men’ who came seeking the newborn Jesus proclaimed:
“We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2 NLT)
Why were these men able to discern the significance of this bright star when others couldn’t?
Truth is evident to those who pay attention. However, most of us are too occupied with man-made ambitions and activities to notice it. Sometimes, darkness helps us see the light.
May we look up, recognize, and worship the brightness of Christ’s light that is evident in the darkness.
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