Epiphany

Sermon

“Epiphany” means a sudden or great revelation, but it doesn't seem like the Magi or anyone else in the story has a clue. The Magi come to the wrong town, asking for directions. Herod is caught totally unawares of this new rival to his throne. And even though the religious leaders know where to find Jesus, they don't seem one bit excited by the Messiah's arrival. The festival of Epiphany seems more like an occasion for human confusion.

But the strangeness of it all only underscores the point; today is a divine epiphany. The way that God works in the world does not conform to our expectations. It should not be surprising that Herod, the religious leaders, and even the magi were confused. For God's work must be revealed to us. Our ways and expectations must be unlearned and conformed to His. And today is just the beginning.



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