Star light... star bright...

This evening, as I was putting up Christmas lights on the house (yes, I'm almost done) I looked to the Southwest and remembered an email I received earlier today from our science department.

As you can see in the picture I took to the right, Venus and Jupiter were very closely aligned with the moon this evening. It was a beautiful sight to see three of God's creations right there together. And later, I saw the two planets even closer to each other.

I have always enjoyed looking up at the sky at night, trying to count the stars, gazing at the moon trying to find its face, etc. I have also been known for using silly lines about the night sky, such as "Your dad must be rich because he bought two stars and gave them to you for your eyes" - or something just as cheesy.

All joking aside, stars are brilliant sources of light that stands out in the darkness. Their beauty is unsurpassed, and I guess I have always been struck by their majesty.

Here's to hoping the people I come in contact with see me as a star - not one with a big name or someone famous, but one who stands out in the darkness of the world and one who reflects the beauty and majesty of the God I serve.