Happy Epiphany!

He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light. (Job 12:22 NIV)

Happy Epiphany!  One definition of the word "epiphany" is, "a revealing scene or moment."  So it is very appropriate that I will be going to Tracy and Daniel's first ultrasound today!  We won't be able to find out if it is a boy or a girl today, but we will have our first glimpse of my newest grandchild.  I'm very excited!

Another recent epiphany or "revealing" moment:  Cecelia received a pretty little locking box for Christmas and was told that was where she could keep her secret treasures.  The other day, she brought the box to me and asked me if I wanted to see them.  Curious, of course, I said yes.  She opened the box and - to my eyes - it was empty.  When I pointed that fact out to Cecelia she said, "Kaymee, they are SECRET treasures, so they are invisible!"  Even though I could not name those treasures, the box - in a way - filled before my eyes with secrets that would delight a five-year-old girl.

A daily "revealing" we should look for was explained by Pastor Chad in his sermon yesterday.  He pointed out that when we bring a candle into the darkness it is easily and readily noticed.  However, candles burning in the light often go unnoticed.  Candles in our worship space represent the presence of God.  How often does the presence of God go unnoticed in our daily lives?  We should live each day as an Epiphany by noticing how God reveals himself to us all day, every day if we would just notice.

Epiphany is so under-celebrated.  Celebrate today by noticing.  Find revealing moments in your life.  See how God is revealing himself to you and in the world today.  Look for all the things that typically go unnoticed in your day.

Father,
You reveal yourself and your gifts in so many ways, but they often go unnoticed in our daily struggles.  Help us to see and appreciate all you are and all you do.  Amen.