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Of all the holidays, Jared Chase
Jackson, age 5, of The star on top of the Christmas tree reminded Jared of the one that guided the three Wise Men to the
Christ Child. Gazing at the manger scene near the Christmas tree, Jared thought about following the star with the three
Wise Men. Suddenly, a voice called his name. “Jared, come with us and
follow the star!” said one of the Wise Men. “You may ride with our caravan on
this little donkey.” Jared quickly dressed in
traveling clothes and joined the caravan. The bright star shone a silver path
in the night. After riding a long way, they arrived in The Wise Men told Herod they were following the bright star
to find Baby Jesus. The king said, “When you find the child, return and tell me
where He lives so I may also worship Him.” Jared remembered Jennifer and Zack saying that Herod was afraid Jesus would one day be king, and that Herod really
planned to destroy Baby Jesus. “I must tell the Wise Men about what Herod intends to do,” Jared thought. After the caravan left the palace, he explained Herod’s evil
plan to the Wise Men. “That scoundrel! In that case, we
won’t tell anyone where to find the Child,” said one Wise Man. “Jesus will be safe thanks to Jared,”
added another. The caravan continued its long journey. The bright star
guided the travelers like a beacon of light. “Jennifer and Zack would
enjoy this wonderful journey,” thought Jared. Finally, the bright ray of light pointed to the small town
of Joseph opened the door and invited the travelers inside. “Welcome, Jared. You have
journeyed from a distant land,” said Joseph. The Wise Men entered and bowed low before Mary and Baby
Jesus. They presented costly gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Jared crept close to Jesus and His mother, Mary. Jesus was making little baby sounds while his mother hummed
a lullaby. “I wish Jennifer and Zack were here
to feel God’s love,” Jared said. Mary smiled at Jared and said, You can
always feel God’s love if you keep Him close to your heart.” The glow of light around the Holy Family became soft and
golden. Jesus slept soundly in his mother’s arms. Jared
also felt sleepy. Finally a Wise Man gently lifted Jared
onto the little donkey that waited in the The Wise Man whispered, “Farewell, child. I have brought you
home to Jared could see that the
manger scene near the Christmas tree had changed. The three Wise Men had
presented their costly gifts, and the little donkey stood nearby. But Baby
Jesus was no longer just lying in the manger. Now Jared
held Jesus close to his heart.