......star

During World War II it was the custom in the United States for a family who had a son serving in the military to place a star in the front window of their home. But the gold star indicated that the son had died in support of his country's cause.

 

Years ago, Sir Harry Lauder told a touching story about this custom. He said that one night a man was walking down a New York City street, accompanied by his five-year-old son. The little fellow was interested in the brightly lighted windows of the houses and wanted to know why some houses had a star in the window. The father explained that those families had a son fighting in the war. The child would clap his hands as he saw another star in the window and would cry out, "Look, Daddy, there's another family who gave his son for his country."

 

At last they came to an empty lot, and a break in a row of houses. Through the gap a star can be seen shining brightly in the sky. The little lad caught his breath, "Oh, Daddy," he cried, "look at the star in the window of heaven! God must have given His son too."

 

Yes indeed! There's a star in God's window. Do you realize what he did for you? Because of God's love for us, He gave His only son to save us from our sin [Eph. 2:4-5; John 3:16]. The cross shows God at His best. 

 

DEAR GOD, thank You for having so much love that You gave Your only Son who died and rose for me. No gift have I received greater than this. Thank You, Jesus. How can I ever repay You, Your love overwhelms me all my life.