Be the Light in the Darkness

Dear Members of the Parish,

Today, Tuesday, is the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany, the feast that we celebrate Christ's manifestation to the rest of the world. The wise men who came seeking the Child didn't know exactly where he was and neither did Herod. It was after Herod summoned the chief priests and scribes and they opened the scriptures to them, did they figure out where Jesus was located.

Tracy Hartman, in her daily devotion, "Following the Star" (http://www.followingthestar.org/) said, "Who do you know that is on a journey, searching for Jesus? God may use a number of things to guide these seekers on their journey, but they may still need direction from the Scriptures to help them find their ultimate destination. Be on the lookout for these travelers; you may be the one God uses to open the Scriptures and point them on their way!

"Look around you right now. What do you see? Is there any evidence that God is nearby, that the Christ is being revealed?

"Now that Christ has come, it is time to give witness, to tell of what we have seen and experienced of God. Ask now for the wisdom God provides, to see God's plan and to share it."

In this Season of Epiphany, we continue the journey. Our job is to be a light to others along the way, as we share our own journey with those who are seeking the love of God made manifest in Jesus. Don't be afraid to let your light shine. There is someone who desperately needs you to be that light in the darkness.

Blessings and Peace,

Miriam