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Light for the New Year — Because Wise Men Still Seek Him

  • Writer: Jessica Grima Jewett
    Jessica Grima Jewett
  • Jan 4
  • 2 min read

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I love saying those words as many times as I can during the season. Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE everything about the Christmas season. I love Advent and the time it gives us to prepare our hearts for the birth of our Savior, then the Christmas season itself-Hello 12 Days of Christmas, and the reminder on Epiphany that “wise men still seek Him”. Even though I love this season, it is not my favorite because it is a constant reminder that some of the people closest to me are no longer earth side. It’s a bittersweet time that continues to give us a beautiful message. Today, January 4th marks the celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord, a feast that commemorates the journey of the Magi who were wise men from the East that followed the star and found the Christ child. It is a story of seeking, revelation, and transformation.


And what better way to begin the new year than by reflecting on this ancient journey that still holds profound truth for us today?


The Magi weren’t just stargazers or scholars. They were seekers. They saw a sign, left what was familiar, and pursued the unknown all in search of a King. They didn’t have a map or clear instructions, only a light to follow and a promise to believe in. Their journey reminds us that wisdom isn’t about having all the answers, it's about being willing to search for the right one.


And in a world filled with noise, distraction, and shallow resolutions, wise men and women still seek Him for truth.


As we step into this new year, ask yourself:What am I really seeking? Success? Control? Comfort? Or am I truly seeking Christ — the One who is still worthy of gold, frankincense, and myrrh... and more importantly, your heart?


The light that led the Magi still shines. And it still invites each and every one of us.

The wise still seek Him.The humble still find Him. And the faithful still worship Him.

So let this be the year:


  • Not of empty goals, but of eternal direction.

  • Not of fear, but of faith-filled seeking.

  • Not of wandering, but of worship.


The Magi didn’t return the same way they came — and neither will we, if we’ve truly encountered the King.


As we begin 2026, don’t be afraid to ask bold questions, to pursue Christ with fresh eyes, and to trust that He is the Light that no darkness can overcome. The Magi didn’t return the same way they came — and neither will we, if we’ve truly encountered the King.


 So, if wise men still seek Him… will you?

 

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