I love Epiphany - one of my very favourite of the Church's feasts. I've been thinking today about how we show God to the world. I've had the privilege of meeting a few people (I can think of four) with whom I've somehow instantly sensed God's presence. It's not jst in what they say, but somehow in their presence. being with these people somehow drew me powerfully to Christ and to prayer.
I don't think I'll ever have that in myself, but I think that by radiating a joy and love of Jesus, we can attract others to Him. One text that I dwelt with for quite a while, and now can't for the life of me find (suggestions anyone?) was something like "I shall go to the altar of the Lord, and we will rejoice in His presence". What struck me was that The "I" going to the Lord draws others into His presence.
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Interest icon, not orthodox I presume. The Epiphany is always represented by the Baptism. Where is from?
I lifted it from the Anglicans - St Giles, Aintree. My Orthodox grandfather would be horrified - luckily he doesn't do computers. I'm becoming much more open to less traditional icons. Might do a post on that some time...
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