The First Noel

The First Noel, the Angels did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star

Shining in the East beyond them far

And to the earth it gave great light

And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star

Three Wise men came from country far

To seek for a King was their intent

And to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest

O'er Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both Pause and stay

Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those Wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee

And offered there in His presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord

That hath made Heaven and earth of nought

And with his blood mankind has bought.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

Do you see the bright star in the sky?  Did the wise men travel during the night time to find their way?  You can't really see the stars in the daytime, but I guess they were wise so they got the general direction and could travel during the daytime, also.  I wonder how long they had to travel?  It may have been a couple of years or more.  How far are we willing to travel to worship Christ?  What sacrifice are we willing to make for Him?  I hope when it comes down to it, we will all be willing to travel the distance. 

I think the appearance of the star is what caused the Nephites to have a night where the sun went down but it was still as bright as mid-day.  I'm sure astronomers could explain this away as coincidence, but I know better.  The creation of this star at this time was no accident. 
Who do you suppose created this new star when Christ was born in Bethlehem? 

Hopefully, sometime, somewhere, we will each get a chance to create our own stars . . .