The night sky filled with stars is one of the most breath taking sights in all creation. Can you imagine the starry Christmas night many years ago? What a sight that must have been!

As the psalmist wrote,

“The Lord determines the number of the stars and calls each of them by name.”
-Psalm 147:4

As we journey through Advent, we will gaze at the stars and hear from various friends from our congregation, pondering their star’s unique name. Each thoughtful reflection will help us all see Advent and Christmas in new light. Enjoy!

Today’s reflection is from Donna Daly:

Connect

“STAR OF WONDER, STAR OF LIGHT, STAR WITH ROYAL BEAUTY BRIGHT, WESTWARD LEADING, STILL PROCEEDING, GUIDE US TO THY PERFECT LIGHT”
-We Three Kings.

The star “Connect” is not the star referred to in the refrain of the song, We Three Kings. It is not the brightest shining, nor the most beautiful. However, “Connect” plays a part in illuminating the path to God’s Love along with all the other stars and the brightest, the “Star of Bethlehem” which lead to baby Jesus, God’s Love Incarnate. When we gaze on “Connect,” we see that it is part of a whole beautiful sky, lit by many stars, some brilliant and some less visible. When we follow the “Bethlehem Star” to Jesus Christ, God’s love for us, we are connected as God’s people and God’s love lives in us, lighting us up inside, like the stars in the sky.

As God’s beloved people who shine like stars, connecting us with our Lord and one another, we can share God’s awesome Love. Gazing at star “Connect” reminds us that, because we are all loved by God, He frees us to connect with Him through prayer and connect with one another through loving relationships.

Dear Lord, Thank You for freeing us through Your Son and our Saviour. Jesus Christ, so that we can connect with You anytime and anywhere through prayer. Please help us to connect with others, sharing your unconditional love with them.