January 6, 2022

Today is the the Feast of the Epiphany – the day we commemorate the Magi’s visit to the Christ Child. The Season of Epiphany focuses on God’s self-revelation in Jesus Christ; the unveiling of His light.

Note the light/dark imagery in Isaiah. “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” (Isaiah 60:1-2)

No matter how dark it seems, God’s light has come to you! The glory of the Lord has already risen upon you!

“O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (The Epiphany – BCP)