As we turn the last page of the 2012 calendar, many of us have long since put away our Christmas decorations. I have noticed many posts on Facebook where people are trying to decide what might be the best or most appropriate time to remove their lights and take down their trees.
In truth, the season of Christmas is still in full swing. It began on Christmas Day and continues until the day of Epiphany, January 6. Epiphany marks the coming of the magi (a.k.a. wise men) to see the Christ child. It also celebrates, quite literally, an epiphany – a striking appearance, an “aha” moment. This was God’s personal, self-revelation to us. “Do you want to know what I look like?” asks God, “look to Emmanuel, for I AM with you.”
Until the day of Epiphany arrives, we find ourselves in the Twelve Days of Christmas. This is a time of rejoicing, and the church is dressed in celebration white. I hope that we will enjoy Christmas as long as it is here, and then join the magi as they worship our Savior.
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