Tuesday 18 January 2011

Epiphany

Today is Epiphany Sunday – epiphany means an appearance (from the Greek epiphaneia - an apparition) a moment of great revelation, and traditionally in the western Christian church is the day we celebrate the visit of the wise men bringing gifts to worship the Christ child – the revelation to the world of Jesus as Lord and King. In the Eastern church Epiphany celebrates the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist – this year in the Anglican Church calendar, the two events coincide.

It is a long journey from Advent to Epiphany, which marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas. But the whole of this journey and the message of the Christmas season is meant for us – we are the “whosoever” of John 3:16 – God gave himself for us. A whole year is ahead of us as the Christmas celebrations draw to a close. If you have not done so yet, please think about giving God the best Christmas present you ever could – yourself. You are important – so important that Jesus came and gave himself on your behalf. All God has ever wanted is to give us the opportunity to be free in Him, to be His. To know him as a personal God, Friend and companion.

May God bless you all

Keith Brown

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