Posts with the category “epiphany”

The invitation of Jesus is different. He does not call His followers to compete or compare. He calls them to abide, to remain, and to trust that God uses steady faithfulness in ways that are often unseen. Salt works slowly. Light works steadily. Neither burns itself out trying to be something it is not.  Read More

When Jesus uses the word “blessed,” He is not describing a temporary emotional state or a circumstantial advantage. He is not saying these people feel happy all the time or that their lives are easy. The blessing Jesus describes is deeper than comfort and more durable than success. It is the blessing that comes from being aligned with God’s purposes and living within the reality of God’s reign.  Read More

Writing to a growing and divided church in Corinth, he begins not with theological correction or moral instruction, but with an urgent appeal for unity. Before addressing doctrine, ethics, or practice, Paul addresses relationships. He knows that a fractured community cannot faithfully embody a crucified and risen Savior.  Read More

This posture is foundational for Christian witness. Faithful testimony always involves humility. To point to Jesus is to resist the temptation to make the Gospel about ourselves, our influence, or our control. John understands his role clearly. He is not the light. He is a witness to the light.  Read More

The Baptism of the Lord is not about Jesus becoming something new. It is about God publicly revealing who Jesus has been all along. Heaven opens. The Spirit descends. The Father speaks. And in that moment, God declares Jesus’ identity and invites us to live from that same identity.  Read More

Epiphany is not primarily about sentiment or nostalgia. It is not merely about stargazers, exotic gifts, or a peaceful scene around a manger. Epiphany is about unveiling. It is about revelation. It is the public disclosure that Jesus of Nazareth is not merely a child born into history, but the rightful King over it.  Read More