Searching for Christ

Searching for Christ

Matthew 2.9-11
9After they had heard the king, they[the magi] went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 11On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.

Everyone is searching for something this Christmas season. For some it is an endless bounty of gifts, parties, and pleasure for themselves. For most(at least in our country), however, it is about celebrating the birth of Christ, being with family and friends, and experiencing a time of joyful rest and peace. Nevertheless, everyone is searching for something on Christmas.

This searching was present even on the very dawn of Christmas itself. The magi in Saint Matthew's account of Christ's birth followed “the star they had seen in the east” until “it stopped over the place where the child[Jesus] was.” That's what it's all about, beloved—we ought to be searching for Christ this Christmas. My pastor's sermons the past few weeks have been prefixed with the title, “Follow the Star that Illuminates Our ...” Why do we follow the star? Because it will bring us to the Savior. That is who we should search for.

This Christmas, may you and your family search for Christ, and may you find Him in the fullest manner available to Man. Search for Jesus, and you will have found the true meaning of Christmas. Amen.

Merry Christmas!

With love in Christ,



Austin Aldrich