God made a personal appearance on the earth. He brought attention to that appearance through a miraculous sign, a guiding star. The star both announced the birth of a new King and also guided the Magi from the east to Bethlehem, the city of the King’s birth.  In Bethlehem these Magi had a personal encounter with the new-born King. That appearance overwhelmed them and they bowed in worship. May we all have a similar epiphany of Jesus, Messiah and King.