Where Is Jesus?

"..., Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have come seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him." Matthew 2:2



Epiphany is the day of our Lord's manifestation. Orginally celebrated by Christians even more than Christmas Day is celebrated today, celebration of the Epiphany recognizes the nativity, incarnation and baptism of Christ. Today, we acknowledge it as the recalling of the visit of three wise men (magi), which marks the end of the Christmas cycle. The King has come into the world by divine selection, not human election. Some people ignored him. King Herod desires to kill him. Wise men come to see him, bringing gifts signifying the Lordship of the Christ child to the world. Jesus, Mary's baby, is the King entering the world prepared to sacrifice for our entrance into the kingdom of God.



Christmas 2007 is behind us. Pause from play with the toys. Place the bikes and other wheels in storage. Come pray and worship him. Come as you are. Come with your concerns. Come with your joys. Come have your thrist for life quenched. Come that your aches may be healed. Jesus, the King of kings is waiting for you to follow his star, so come. Come as you are. Where is the Lord?



Jesus is no longer in the nativity scene. He is not wrapped in swaddling clothes. He is not laying next to the animals. No, you will not find him on the lap of Mother Mary. Where is Jesus? Jesus is in the heart, soul, and mind of all who believe that he is Christ, the Anointed One, Son of God. Do you believe?



If you believe, then "come, let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."