Precious Treasures From Afar

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

Some of the most interesting characters in the Christmas story didn't even show up right when Christ was born. The Magi are known for journeying to Jesus after seeing the star announcing His birth. In Numbers 24, there is a prophecy that "a star would come out of Jacob"—and this was speaking about both a literal star as well as pointing toward the Messiah, Jesus, who was a descendant of Jacob. The Magi waited and watched the sky for generations. And the minute they beheld the star, they gathered up precious treasures; and they traveled about two years to find the Messiah they had been waiting for. What talents and gifts has God given you? How can you use them to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel? God hasn't given us a star to communicate the Savior now—He's given His children the Holy Spirit and has commissioned us to tell others about eternal life in Him. Learn more about how you can share your faith at www.sharelife.today.