As the Magi scanned the heavens they noticed a star brighter than all the others in the night sky. It caught their attention enough to warrant further investigation. They felt as though the star had a message for them. They would follow the star to see where it would lead them. Their journey would cover hundreds of miles as well as a considerable amount of time before they would meet the Christ Child. The star of Bethlehem announced the birth of the Son of God to the world. The Magi were the first outsiders to respond by worshiping the newborn king.

Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. God’s plan of salvation, long devised, has now been revealed to all people. The Light of Christ embraced the apostle Paul. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul reminds them of his “commission of grace” t…