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The Lifelong Pursuit of Seeking Christ

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The star appeared, and the journey started. It was not a quick trip to find Jesus. The 900 miles of terrain which separated the Magi from Jesus took some time to cross. In spite of this, the wise men continued. They didn’t give up or turn around until they found Jesus. They knew finding him was worth the pursuit.

Our Pursuit

No one needs to remind us we are not perfect. We already know, but each day we seek the Lord, we become a little more like him. Each day takes us a little closer to the prize, and each day means we can forget the things Christ has already forgiven from yesterday.

Philippians 3:12-14 says, “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection, but I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing:  forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the Heavenly prize for which God through Christ Jesus is calling us.”

Seeking Christ is a life-long pursuit. We are always in need of the Lord’s grace. We’re always in need of his leading. There is never a point in life when we stop needing Christ. It has been said life is like a cycle. The rough times lead to an easy season only to be disrupted by the rough times again. The Lord is with us every step of the way, and the prize at the end of the race is Heaven.

Philippians 3:20-21 encourage, “But we are citizens of Heaven where the Lord Jesus Christ lives, and we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. He will take our weak, mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.”

Are you on a life-long pursuit of the Lord? Don’t give up seeking him. He doesn’t give up on seeking us. “Come to me,” Jesus invites. “Seek me,” he encourages, “bring the burdens of life and the worries of today, and exchange them for the rest I offer.” Follow the example of the Magi. Make seeking the Lord a life-long pursuit.

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Anticipating the Extraordinary: What We Can Learn from the Magi

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What If Today Is the Day God Moves in Your Life?

Every now and then, life gives us moments that stop us in our tracks—moments that stir curiosity, ignite hope, or whisper that something bigger may be unfolding. The Magi had one of those moments on an ordinary night that turned extraordinary. And their story invites us to ask a powerful question: Are we living with that same sense of anticipation?

The Night the Sky Changed

Looking up at the night sky was routine for the wise men. They spent countless hours studying its beauty, its rhythm, and its meaning. But one night, something changed. A new star appeared—something unmistakably different. It captured their attention, then captured their hearts.

That star stirred memories of ancient prophecies. It brought Christ to the forefront of their minds, reminding them of the Messiah long foretold. God used an unexpected sign to reach out to the Magi…and because they were already anticipating His work, they recognized it.

Living With Our Eyes Open

What about us? Are we anticipating the Lord’s work in our own lives?
Like the Magi, we have something to study too—the Scriptures. We may not grasp every detail, but we know the story well enough to understand God’s promises. Even the most learned Bible scholar still needs a faith that looks forward, watches expectantly, and believes God will act.

Scripture urges us to stay alert and attentive:

  • “You do not know on what day your Lord will come” (Matthew 24:42).
  • “You do not know the day or the hour” (Matthew 25:13).

Anticipation doesn’t come from knowing the details. It comes from trusting the One who does.

What Are You Expecting Today?

Faith-filled anticipation shapes how we live. It keeps us seeking, praying, and watching for God’s hand in ordinary moments.

Maybe today is the day a prayer gets answered.
Maybe today clarity arrives about your purpose.
Maybe today a door opens you didn’t see coming.
Maybe today is simply one quiet step closer to the dream God planted in your heart.

Christ’s birth was one of history’s clearest reminders that God works in ways we can’t predict—but always for our good. The question is: Are we watching for Him?

Keep Anticipating

Today could be a big day.
Look up. Stay ready. Keep believing.
Just like the Magi, may we live with hearts alert to the extraordinary work of God.