Seeing His Star
By Senior Pastor Dr. Bill Rains | December 21, 2025
Father, thank You for this great host, talented servants, and every seeking soul. May the unsaved find Jesus today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On December 21, 2025, Pastor Bill Rains preaches a tender Christmas message titled “Seeing His Star” from Matthew 2:1–2: “We have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” Paired with “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise” (Proverbs 13:20), he asks three questions about the wise men’s star—and about us: Did they see it intentionally? Accidentally? Or providentially? The answer to the last is a resounding yes—God still guides seekers to His Son. Follow the wise men: worship the King.
1. Did They See His Star Intentionally?
These wise men were students of ancient prophecy—Balaam’s star (Numbers 24:17) and Daniel’s timing (Daniel 9). They knew a King was coming and intentionally searched the skies. When the star appeared, they followed—hundreds of miles to worship. Like Nicodemus sneaking to Jesus by night (John 3), intentional seekers find Him. Many today are intentional: hungry for God, drawn to church, asking questions. “You didn’t come just for treats or music—you came because something deep in your heart wants to know God.” Intentional seekers see His star—and follow.
2. Did They See His Star Accidentally?
Perhaps one just glanced up and spotted it—by happenstance. God can use accidents. The Samaritan woman went to the well at noon to avoid people—yet “accidentally” met Jesus (John 4). A song lyric: curious visitors went to an old-time meeting “just for dinner on the ground”—but “something got a hold of me.” A boy went forward because his buddy did—yet he got saved, his friend didn’t. You may be here unintentionally—dragged by family, curiosity, or habit—but God can turn accidents into appointments. “God can use your unintention to fulfill His intention.”
3. Did They See His Star Providentially? (Yes!)
Above all—providence. God placed the star, moved hearts, orchestrated journeys. He still does. Pastor Rains prays daily for divine appointments—and shares a fresh one: a nurse he’d witnessed to for months finally bowed her head in Tim’s room and trusted Christ, weeping with joy. “God kept me alive six years after open-heart surgery because He knew she needed a Savior—and He sent me to her.” God is involved in every detail—drawing, directing, dealing with hearts. “He puts in your mind to come… so His finger can reach your soul.” Providence guarantees: seekers find.
Intentional or accidental—
God’s providence leads you to Jesus.
Have you seen His star?
Will you worship the King?
The wise men saw His star and came to worship. This Christmas, see your star—Jesus—and come to Him. Saved? Thank God and tell someone. Unsaved? Today is your day—receive the Gift.