Dearly Beloved,
Grace and Peace to you.
Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star at its rising and have come to worship him."
— Matthew 2.1
Epiphany. Mysterious strangers follow a star to Jesus,
strangers from another country, culture, religion.
They follow a small twinkling light among millions.
They ask among people who pose danger.
They travel far, by unknown roads.
And with joy they follow that star, for that child.
They give their gifts gratefully.
And going home by yet another route,
they shine for us, little lights in the dark mystery:
those who follow unceasingly.
The star was not an idea, not even a religion.
It was the light of God's love enfleshed.
It was God's love for them.
What light do you follow?
How closely do you seek your Beloved?
How easily do you forget the journey you're on?
What gifts do you bring?
And with abandon, do you give them?
The child you seek is your Divine Lover.
How steadfastly do you follow the star of your belovedness?
Deep Blessings,
Pastor Steve
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Copyright (c) 2010
Steve Garnaas-Holmes
unfoldinglight(at)hotmail.com
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