“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” – ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭19:1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

An astrological phenomenon will occur over the next year as Jupiter and Saturn appear to almost merge. The conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn takes place at roughly 20-year intervals. The last time these two planets aligned was May 21, 2000. However, a conjunction this close has not been seen since July 1623. In fact, on December 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will come to within 6 arc minutes, or 0.1 degrees, of each other and then will not be seen again until November 5, 2040.

The night sky reminds us of just how small we are as we peer into a dark expanse that we cannot fathom. Billions of stars and galaxies overwhelm us with their magnitude. Astronomy is the oldest of the sciences, and navigating by the stars seems to be as old as humanity. Matthew 2:1-12 reminds us that heavens both declared and directed the wise men to Jesus. These foreign dignitaries gave themselves entirely to finding this King, and they were led by a star.

What guides someone to King Jesus? What does it take to find King Jesus? How will we be changed when we worship King Jesus? Will Great Joy be the result?

Joy Sermon Series - Week 5 of 5 - 12.29.19