The Light of the World
Many Christian denominations celebrate Epiphany each year on or near January 6. “Epiphany,” which means “showing forth,” celebrates the visit of the magi, or wise men, to the baby Jesus. These men, also known as kings, saw the star that led them to Bethlehem.
The fact that these wise men were Gentiles, not Jews, teaches us an important theological lesson: their search for the Savior shows that Jesus came for ALL people.
In 1875, Philip Bliss wrote the hymn “The Light of the World Is Jesus.” The first stanza captures the meaning of Epiphany, a season of light:
The whole world was lost
in the darkness of sin,
The Light of the world is Jesus!
Like sunshine at noonday,
His glory shone in.
The Light of the world is Jesus!
As we settle back into our non-holiday routines, let’s not forget we are to be lights in this dark world, pointing people to the True Light.
“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” Philippians 2:14-15 NKJV
