The whole town of Bethlehem must have been buzzing with the arrival of the caravan from the east. When Magi arrived bearing gifts for the young family, it was the conclusion of a journey that some scholars believe may have been years in the making. At times it would have been difficult and dangerous, but the Magi made the journey together. And that’s important. There are no supermen or superwomen in God’s plan. We need one another. Our lives in Christ are meant to be lived in community. God’s image in us is meant to be drawn out and brought into focus by others. God’s purpose is for us to journey with others who shape our hearts and lives us to be more like Christ. Who are the people in your who are journeying with you toward Jesus? Who are the friends who you are committed to walk with through difficulty and disappointment until you reach Christ?

Matthew 2:1-2 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’”