A Journey of Hope

Matthew 2:1-2 ... Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born king of the Jews?  For we saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.”

The star, then and now, is a light that leads to JESUS, the Light of the world…  Walk in the LIGHT

John 3:19-21 ... And this is the judgment: the Light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.  For everyone who does wicked things hates the Light and does not come to the Light, lest his works should be exposed.  But whoever does what is true comes to the Light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.

1.  God sent Light into the world ... JESUS

• It’s in our DARKEST hour that God shows up.

2.  Some hid in the shadows ... DENIERS

• Fear of SHAME may drive deniers away.

3.  Some welcomed the Light.  BELIEVERS

• Love of TRUTH will draw believers close.

Challenge:

• Acknowledge the DARKNESS

• Embrace the WAIT

• Commit to the JOURNEY