Your next trip

On the cover, you see three riders on camels traveling through the desert. Come with me and experience the journey that took place about 2000 years ago. You see the starry sky that moved above the riders then and above you today. They believed a very special star would show them the way to Jesus, the newborn King of the Jews. No matter how long and arduous the journey might be, they wanted to see Jesus and worship him. Once they arrived in Jerusalem, they were dependent on outside help to find the way. They received the answer to their question from the chief priests and scribes: "And you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the towns of Judah, out of you shall come forth for me one who is to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting" (Micah 5,1).

The wise men from the East found Jesus where later the star stopped and they worshiped Jesus and gave him their gifts. In a dream, God commanded them to return to their land by another route.

It is always impressive for me to look at the vast starry sky. The Creator of the universe is the Triune God revealed through Jesus to us humans. That's why I'm new every day to meet him and worship him. My spiritual eye sees him through the faith that I received as a gift from God. I am aware that at the moment I can not see him face to face, but when he returns to earth, I can see him as he is.

Although my faith is only the size of a mustard seed, I know that God the Father gives me Jesus. And I gladly accept this gift. Fortunately, this gift is not only for me, but for all who believe that Jesus is their Redeemer, Savior, and Redeemer. He redeems every person from the bondage of sin, saves every person from eternal death, and is the Savior through whose wounds everyone who entrusts their life to him and believes in him is healed.

Where does your journey lead you? Maybe to the place where Jesus met you! Trust in it, even if it leads you back to your country on another route, as explained above. May the star make you open your heart on your next journey. Jesus always wants to give you rich gifts with his love.

by Toni Püntener