The search of the Magi might have had its incep­tion in scientific curiosity and speculation, but it was made in sincerity so God could lead them through the shadows of astrology to the glorious light of the true Star—even the Light of the world. The marvelous tact and grace of God are seen in the method of deal­ing with a hungry, seeking heart. No tirade is made against the faulty and feeble approach one may make in his search for truth. Rather, God comes more than half way and meets us where we live. He does not sanc­tion the imperfect means, nor does He condemn-He uses such as stepping-stones to the more perfect revela­tion of truth. Creeping precedes our tottering steps, and they in turn precede the more certain tread and swiftly running footsteps. God sees what the natural fails to discern and very often in our hearts we are unable to correctly interpret the innate promptings and longings which in expression find but crude and imperfect manifestations. The patient God who reads and “un­derstandeth my thoughts afar off” finally leads to light and truth of which we were not fully aware when first we turned to seek. May He make us tolerant in our dealings and gracious in our attitude toward all who in truth are seeking Him!