Too Practical to Follow a Star
January 5, 2025
There are many advantages to being practical. According to The Benefits of Being Practical: Navigating Life with Pragmatism, a pragmatic life leads to efficient problem-solving, enhanced time management, effective allocation of resources, reduced stress and long-term success. There are many rewards for a realistic mindset. But there are times when God invites us to the impractical. God beckons us to take the path which may not be the most logical.
Take for example the Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12). They witnessed a star at its rising, following it to a foreign land to worship a foreign king, The King of the Jews. There was nothing logical about their journey. Instead, they followed a star on a long and arduous journey. Their reward? They met Jesus and worshipped him, offering gifts in his honor. How might God be calling you on an adventure in 2025, much like that of the wise men? After all, it is time for a new year and a new adventure. You may find that the adventure may not be the most practical, but it may be an opportunity to meet Jesus again and honor him anew.
Happy Epiphany,
Rev. Sherri
