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When Christmas celebrations end and much of the world returns to business as usual, that’s when our work, as believers, is just beginning. Our Christmas light goes beyond a season, unconstrained by dates on a calendar. Every day the Christ child is born unto us. Every day we discover Jesus in both new and ordinary places. Every day we experience Epiphany. So perhaps instead of making New Year’s resolutions, we should be embracing Epiphany promises.
God gives us eyes to see God’s kingdom unfold in every moment. God gives us the call to live into our baptismal reality by working for justice, peace and reconciliation. And God’s son, Jesus, promises to bring all things together, making the invisible God visible. How does Jesus do this? This is the best part! The invisible God is made visible in us! As the prophet Isaiah says, “the glory of the Lord has risen upon you!” (60:1).
This message is excerpted from “Promises, promises” by Angela Khabeb in the January/February 2018 Gather magazine. Today is New Year’s Day.