The Epiphany of the Lord

The season of Christmas is a celebration of both Jesus' birth and his epiphany to the world. Today, on Epiphany Sunday, we acknowledge God's manifestation of his Son to the world. In our Gospel story we hear about the journey the Magi made and how they paid honor to the new born King. We are told, "They prostrated themselves and did him homage." The Magi were men of great faith. Their worldly position and power could have made them scoff at the sight of this humble infant. But instead these men place themselves at the feet of Jesus in a gesture of complete submission. Only a deep and sincere faith could justify such a surprising scene. Real faith often runs contrary to worldly wisdom. But the eyes of faith can see much more than the eyes of the world alone. Are we willing to leave our comfort zone for the sake of the Gospel? Are we willing to share our wealth to glorify God? Are we willing to submit our desires and plans to the authority of Christ? As we begin the journey of this New Year, let us resolve to follow in the faithful footsteps of the Magi.