Click to Read Matthew 2:1–12
- Epiphany is the feast during the CHRISTMAS season
- It celebrates the ADORATION of the new born Christ child by the magi.
- Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of JESUS as Saviour of the world.
- In a more general sense, an epiphany is any manifestation of God’s presence.
- Lets also remember here the Parable of the Great Banquet
- Not only Friends and family are invited
- But also everyone
- But one needs to come to the Banquet with readiness
- Dressed for the occasion
- Else will be rejected.
- This occasion of the visit of the Magi, is being narrated by Matthew
- Telling us of God’s visitation among his people.
- God’s people are not only the Jews
- But all mankind
- Irrespective of who we are
- We need to prepare ourselves and come to visit Our King.
- Acknowledging the Rightful Lord of all.
- The Magi brought gifts worthy of a king, to present to the King of Kings.
- We cannot approach him ended handed.
- Even the drummer boy offered his talents to him
- What should we present the King?
