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After seeing a brilliant star in the east, the Magi travel to Jerusalem seeking the Christ, to worship him. After they inquired there, they followed the star on to Bethlehem where they found the child with his mother in a house, and they opened their treasures and presented him with opulent gifts, fit for a king. They gave gifts of gold, frankincense, & myrrh. They were joyous at finding their king & they bowed down & worshiped him. Matthew 2:1-11
STAR CHILD
A small star child fell to earth
With searing firebrand of birth,
Offered Holy innocence...
Giving souls a recompense,
Cloaked in flesh...divine the choosing,
Redemption...the God-Child's bruising,
Earthbound for all humanity
In time and space to set men free,
Though small the star, His ember grew...
Even when darkness overthrew.
Formidable...iconoclast...
Expiation for sin at last,
Star Child burning into night,
Fills our hearts with heaven's light.
Cheryl Ellen Baxter
May this New Year bring you all that you hope for, as you seek the destiny and purpose you were designed to fulfill.
God bless you.
Your friend,
Cheryl
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