Epiphany

"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea

In the days of Herod, the king,

Behold there came wise men from the east..."

The Bible does not count the wise men,

But we do.

Why?

Are we so determine to quantify the world

That we ignore quality?

We look to wealth 
To define standing in our community. 
God looks to how we treat
The least among us.

The wise men brought three gifts:

Gold for virtue and kingship
 Frankincense for prayer and priestship. 
Myrrh for suffering and death.

Christmas is over,

But this is the day to offer gifts to Jesus.

What can we offer God, 
The author of Creation? 
What he most wants: 
Love,

Faith,

 Obedience. 
Our prayer this day must be:

Lord, make me a servant in your image,

Today, tomorrow and forever.

Gifts of the Magi

"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea

In the days of Herod, the king,

Behold there came wise men from the east..."

The Bible does not count the wise men,

But we do.

Why?

Are we so determine to quantify the world

That we ignore quality?

We look to a person's wealth
To define their standing in the community.
God looks to how a person treats
The least among us.

The wise men brought three gifts:

Gold for virtue and kingship.
Frankincense for prayer and priestship.
Myrrh for suffering and death.

As Christmas comes,

What can we offer God
The author of Creation?
What he most wants:
Love,

Faith,

 Obedience.
My prayer at Advent must be:

Lord, make me a servant in your image,

today, tomorrow and forever.