Follow the Star

Activity (Optional)

See who can stand in a star shape for the longest. If you are able to, stand on one leg, with your arms out to your sides. The last person still standing wins!

Devotional

A long time ago, the wise men saw a bright star in the sky. This wasn’t just any star. It was a special sign from God! The star guided them on a long journey to find Jesus, the newborn King. Even though they didn’t know exactly where he was at first, they followed the star’s light and it led them right to Jesus.

How amazing is that? God used a star to show them the way to Jesus. You might look up at the night sky tonight and not see any bright stars pointing the way. So how do we find Jesus? The good news is that we don’t need a star because we have Jesus himself. He is with us every day. He speaks to our hearts through his Word (the Bible), through prayer, and sometimes even through other people who help us grow in faith. Jesus helps us to know the right choices to make. He gives us peace when we feel unsure, and he shows us how to live with love, kindness, and courage.

Share

• In what ways do you think Jesus guides us?
• Can you share about a time when Jesus guided you?

Pray

Dear Jesus, even though we don’t have a bright star in the sky that guides us to you, we know you are guiding us in different ways. Help us hear what you are saying to our hearts as we listen to you. Amen.