The Star That Appeared to the Wise Men: The Grace That Appeared to All Men
From The Teaching Ministry of Dr Joel Dabbas
“And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.” — Matthew 2:10
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men...” — Titus 2:11
There is no coincidence in the Spirit. Everything in the life of Jesus was prophetic—every sign, every symbol, every appearance, every silence. When the star appeared to the wise men, it was not merely astronomical—it was deeply prophetic.
That star was not just a celestial light—it was a divine signal, an invitation into redemptive grace. It was heaven’s way of announcing, “A door has opened in the Spirit.”
In Titus 2:11, Paul reveals another kind of appearance: grace—not a doctrine, not an idea, but a person. Jesus is grace personified (John 1:14). The appearance of the star and the appearance of grace are not just parallels; they are two sides of one prophetic manifestation. The star marked the revelation; grace became the access.
The wise men were not Jews. They were Gentiles, outsiders, considered unworthy by Jewish standards. And yet, it was to them that the star appeared. Why? Because grace transcends culture, background, and pedigree. The appearing of the star was God’s prophetic announcement that “those who were far off"—as Paul said in Ephesians 2:12-13—
"That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ."
The star taught them direction.
Grace teaches us transformation.
The star led them to the King.
Grace conforms us into His image.
The Star said, “Come.”
Grace says, “Become.”
And notice: it was wise men who saw the star. Not everyone sees divine appearances. It takes discernment and hunger. In every generation, God still causes "stars" to appear—moments, encounters, messages, men, and portals—that signal the movement of God. The question is: will you see it?
Just as the wise men traveled through nations to meet Jesus, many today are traveling from religion to revelation, from sin to salvation, from darkness to light, following the drawing of grace.
I declare over you today:
“Your star has appeared! Grace has found you! The limitations of Gentile distance are broken. You are now an heir of salvation!”
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