The bright star in the sky drew the magi from their distant kingdom to see the newborn King and offer him their treasures. Our King, Christ the lord, drew us here today and we offer him our treasure-our hopes, our lives. May we be that bright star for others, drawing our families, friends, and neighbors to him so that they too may find the treasure we know in the Lord. Isaiah's excitement bubbles over as he describes how the glory of the Lord will attract pilgrims to Jerusalem from all over the world. Paul preaches that all people - Gentles as well - are equal partners in this new faith, coheirs to the kingdom. In the Gospel, we hear the story of the magi, journeying to Bethlehem to offer their gifts to the newborn king. May God's word inspire us as we make our own journeys to the New Jerusalem.