and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth,
among them the blind and the lame,
those with child and those in labour, together;
a great company, they shall return here.
Today is the last of the 12 days of Christmas. The after-glow of the Christmas season is almost worn out. Tomorrow, in the church calendar, is not just any Wednesday, but it's the Day of Epiphany. Tomorrow is the day we celebrate the coming of the Three Magi from the East to praise and worship the Christ-child. They got there by following a star.
In addition to remembering those three who came guided by a star, we think about the light of Christ that's rising over the world even now. Bethlehem's star is rising so all can see it. The Light of Christ is calling all people to God. The biblical writers looked forward to that day when all would be called home to gather together and worship on Mount Zion, in Jerusalem. God promises to use that same Light that drew Magi to draw all people back. Even now, the gathering work of God is being done. Where do you see it this morning?
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
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