Friday, January 6, 2017

Dear God,

Epiphany, January 6, the journey of the wise ones to Bethlehem.  I love the story.  I love the search, the trust in the star, and the long ride to a manger.  What a contrast, wise, rich kings and a cold, dirty shanty.

Every year I sit with the story.  I think about these men, smitten with a precious newborn, who knelt down before him, sat in awe, and gave his family gifts for this young child whose future was bright with promise, yet, with a shadow of a cross.

The story urges me to answer the daunting question:  How far would I go to find the messiah, the savior, the redeemer?  Would I respond to the invitation?  Would I look up, find the star, and follow? 

Loving God,
you invite us all,
you reach out
to all
of us.
You call
to us
to draw near.
You know
the thrill,
the value,
and the meaning
of meeting
the Christ.
Make us ready,
willing, and desirous,
to make
the journey
at once.

Love, Andrea