The Star in the Window

During WW II, it was a custom in US for a family who had a son serving in the military to place a star in the front window of their home. But a Gold Star indicated that the son had died in support of his country's cause.

Years ago, Sir Harry Lauder told a touching story abt this custom. He said one night a man was walking down a New York street accompanied by his 5 year old son. The little fellow was interested in the brightly lighted windows of the houses and wanted to know why some houses has a star in the window. The father explained that those families has 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' another family who gave a son for his country"

At last they came to an empty lot, and a break in the row of houses. Through the gap, a star could be seen shining brightly in the sky. The little lad caught his breath, "Ooh Daddy", he crided, Look at the star in the window of heaven!!0 "God must have given His Son too!"

Yes, there is a star in God's window. Do you realize what he did for you? Out of his love for us, He gave his son.

For God so loved the world, He gave his only son(John 3:16)