Epiphany means the manifesting of God to all the world. When I taught
Sunday school, a thousand years ago, I remember the season following the Feast of the Epiphany was kids favorite. A green and growing time.
In Epiphany, we hear the great stories of Jesus among the people, Jesus calling disciples, Jesus doing miracles, and in general making God's justice, compassion and freedom known to all who
followed Jesus.
We are called in Epiphany to move with intention toward the star the magi followed long ago. Called to follow with devotion, with attraction, with dedication, to the same light that God sends to be among us.
It’s never easy – some days, some weeks, some months, even some years seem dim. The brightness of the star fades, the dimness of God’s presence leaves us, we are overcome by other quests, we feel pulled to other missions. Beloved, God knows the life we live. The trials, the tribulation, the sorrow, all of it. God's expectations like John, are to be in the moment to witness and watch even when the light of that star seems far off and not for us. Epiphany reminds us the light is still here for us, right now.
Let me bring this all around. Commit yourself to be the one who looks out. Like children of a loving God who want to grow. Hear these stories, these lessons of the Epiphany as new once again, seeing how God is manifest in this place, in your life!
I’d love to hear your stories as they are such an encouragement to me and to all those who love our Lord. I, like John the Baptizer expect to see the Spirit descending, everywhere. How about you? Come this Sunday and we can talk it following each service.
Peace
Rev. Alison +
