It isn’t easy to get people’s immediate and undivided attention. But if we are in a store and hear, “Your attention, please,” we stop and listen. There is a sense of immediacy in many of God’s messages in the Bible. Christ’s call to discipleship is urgent and asks for total commitment. Christ’s mission is urgent.
As you can see, the color of the altar paraments is green. Green symbolizes growth. The Epiphany season focuses on the growth of the church. We promote this growth by going into all nations and proclaiming the Gospel.
The Apostle Paul reveals to us what he was shown when Jesus appeared to him on the road to Damascus. He learned that Jesus came to save all the people of the world. You and I are to convey this Good News to all!
When the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, the result was real. God made an offer to the king. “Ask what I shall give you.” Solomon asked for wisdom. Literally he said: Give me a listening heart. The Lord was pleased.
When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his son. God plans and acts in cycles. We live in the time. We measure hours, days and years. God acts in time when the cycle is complete. He will guide and rule our lives according to His timing.
The King of the Universe – The Almighty Creator makes His entrance unassumingly. The majestic Ruler of the universe does not value earthly things and status. His status is that of a servant of the Lord. Glory to God in the highest.