This weekend we will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. Not a lot is known of these men who traveled from the east in search of the newborn King of the Jews. So many times I have looked at my own nativity manger set and wondered about them. How long was their travel? What compelled them to leave their homes behind and search for Jesus? Did this encounter with baby Jesus change their lives?
I don't know the answers, but it might be wise to ask ourselves the same questions. How far and how long would you travel in search of Jesus? Would you leave the comforts of your life and search for Him? Hopefully, you were able to spend time adoring Jesus during Christmas mass. Did this encounter with Jesus change you at all? Although it may be true that you did not see Jesus face to face at Christmas, you did hold Him in your hands when you received the Eucharist. After such an amazing moment, can you possibly be the same?
Many of us will be taking down our Christmas decorations and packing them away until next year. It's okay to pack away the decorations, but don't pack away your encounter with the newborn King. Christmas, the birth of Jesus, isn't just a story. The birth of Jesus is the door which leads to eternal salvation. It would be a wise move to answer God's invitation of love. The door is open. How far are you willing to travel with the newborn King?
-Susan
