Who were these Magi, a word whose translation ranges from Wise Men to Kings? Evidently they were educated men who advised Persian kings in matters of politics and science. They were astrologers who studied the heavens looking for movements that would help them give more accurate advice. The New Star caught their attention and they followed it, hoping it would lead them to further Truth. It did. They found Truth in the form of an innocent newborn boy, and fell on their knees in adoration and homage and presented the gifts they had brought with them. Pagans, they represent the non-Jews who are also to be included in the work of salvation for which this child was born.
Epiphany, Greek for "manifestation", is considered a major element in the Christmas story and message; it represents the universality of God's saving love and is a call to us to fall on our knees in belief, adoration, worship, and gift-giving of ourselves, our time and talent. If these non-believers could travel so far with only the hope the star provided that they would find a king, how much more should we who have the gift of faith be willing to "put out" for the Savior we know and love? Do our prayer and our lives consist of adoration, gratitude and willingness to offer ourselves in service to others or are they just centered on "me"? May the star that led these Magi to Jesus, guide us as well.
Bro. Rene
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