Epiphany

When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.  

Matthew 2:10-12

As we observe Epiphany (Dia de Reyes), can we be overwhelmed with joy? What might it mean for you to pay him homage where you find him? What gifts of the best you have can you offer to our infant-King? May the light of Christ show us how to walk by "another road," not Herod's, but the road of Jesus and justice. May the light be cast abroad for the darkness of insurrection to be overcome by the Incarnation.

Thanks be to God for letting the light shine out of darkness! 

Grace and peace,

Anita Sorenson
Pastor for Spiritual Formation