Christmas star…..

 Christmas Star…

“epiphany

1capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ

2: an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being….

What does epiphany mean in the Bible?

The earliest definition of epiphany refers to the religious observance on January 6: "A church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ." When used this way it is usually capitalized.”

Merriam Webster…

My Christmas star is still hanging in my living room…it is on a timer  so it turns on in the morning and evening…no miraculous sighting…(although electricity is a miracle In itself that I don’t understand)…as when the Magi were led by it so many years ago…

It lights the room with light in the darkness…it is a reminder each day…of Christ…His coming…His purpose…His Divinity…worship…His promises…a responsibility….heaven…

(I thought it was interesting epiphany was celebrated for both the Magi finding the Christ child and for Jesus’ baptism…

 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

Matt.3.13-17

Both are manifestations of the divine…)

But, Back to the Christmas star…

 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? 

For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 

After listening to the king, they went on their way. 

And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

Matt.2.2,9-10

 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. 

For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 

And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 

Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Luke.21.25-28

 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John.8.12

 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

Phil.2.14-15

 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 

And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 

By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, And night will be no more. 

They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. 

I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”

Rev.21.22-24,Rev.22.5,Rev.22.16

Thank YOU, the Creator of light, the Light…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCRunZGYBi4