Epiphany is all about the revelations of Jesus as we enter his story within the Gospels and learn about who God is, through Jesus Christ.
These long dark days of our winter can be difficult to endure, but what if we used them to discover or rediscover some things about Jesus that would make a difference to this season?
As we move through these weeks of Epiphany, let’s engage our senses in a way that brings back to us and reveals freshly who Jesus is.
Sight – may we see Jesus among us! May our eyes be wide open to the manifestations of Jesus through others, and let it delight us when we see him!
Hearing – may we be good listeners that recognize Jesus’ voice as though it were our own parent. May we look into the face of the voice we hear and be surprised and thrilled at hearing God’s voice in the other!
Smell – may we recognize the fragrance of Jesus. Let us become familiar with the scent of Mercy and Grace and be drawn to those fragrances in ourselves and others.
Taste – may we taste the goodness of God. And as we taste their goodness, may we extend that goodness to those who need it. May we generous!
Touch – may we experience the arms of Jesus enfolding us in an embrace that tells us how much we are loved. And may we embody Jesus’ embrace for others who need God with some skin on.
Jesus, help us to experience new understanding of you during this epiphany season. Let these epiphanies be a light to our hearts in these dark days of winter. Amen