“Where is the infant king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.” (Matthew 2:2)
Epiphany recalls the arrival of the magi to Bethlehem in search of the King of the Jews. Epiphany comes from a Greek word meaning ‘showing’ or ‘manifestation’ or ‘realisation’. Epiphany celebrates God's revealing or manifestation of Jesus as true God, the Messiah, and Saviour of the world.
The Epiphany of the Lord is when Christ was made known to the magi, who represent all the nations.
The Magi were wise men who took a long journey to pay loyalty, reverence and offer gifts to the Newly born Babe-Jesus.The wise men brought their symbolic gifts to the baby Jesus – Gold (King), Frankincense (High Priest) and Myrrh (Suffering Servant).
Epiphany shows that Jesus is the Light of the world and through His birth we see the arrival of that Light into the world.
Christmas has brought gladness to our heart! Will we kneel before the manger and give to Jesus the gold of our heart, our life, our all?
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