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Some believe that King Solomon is referring to himself when he wrote this psalm. He is, after all, the first king of Israel, who is a "royal son." I believe Solomon was wiser than that. He knew he wasn't the true King of Israel. He may have sat on a throne and had people call him king, but at his best he was a pale imitation.
As we move closer to the Epiphany, I am reminded of more than our church name. Epiphany is the time to remember the magi visit to baby Jesus. Here are some ideas to celebrate Epiphany with your family.
Have the magi from your nativity set travel around your house. You can kick off the magi's adventures by having them bring a special treat, such as donuts. Then on Epiphany of Our Lord, January 6, 2020, have the kings reach the nativity and find baby Jesus.
Serve a starry lunch. Use cookie cutters to make star shaped sandwiches or star shaped fruit. Talk with the children about the star the magi followed to see baby Jesus.
Introduce essential oils. Frankincense and Myrrh are widely available. Orange oil could be used to represent the gift of gold. These oils are all safe for young children and can be added to a diffuser or a cotton ball. Frankincense, Myrrh and orange oil may even support your health in the heart of the winter! Discuss your thoughts or do some research on why the magi brought these oils instead of some of the items we bring to a new baby today.
As you meditate on this psalm, reflect on how it ultimately points to the coming of Jesus. Think about how you feel after the Christmas crazies. Are you feeling a little blue? Does your home look ordinary again? Does the coming year bring anxiety or excitement? How could you incorporate the above ideas to remember The Epiphany? It is my prayer that no matter how you are greeting 2020, you walk as Christians with trust and faith in the birth, death and resurrection of our Savior. And that is a King we can ALL put our trust in.
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