I remember as a child, going around the neighborhood singing carols to those who were home-bound. This was an outing of the Choir, so my whole family would go - me, Mom, Dad, and David. As we stood outside the door, the Director would take suggestions as to which carol we ought to sing next. I remember my Dad suggesting that we sing "We Three Kings."
It said it was his favorite carol. And he was very disappointed with the "new" hymnal, the Song Book and Hymnal, circa 1962, no longer included this hymn.
It is that "star of wonder, star of night, star of royal beauty bright" which guides the visitors from the East to the place where the baby Jesus is laid. This star brings to Christ those who know not the promise, the anticipation, nor the hope which this child signifies. They only know that something wonderful has happened. They realize that regardless of their own belief system, this is an event to which they need to pay attention.
January 6 is the Day of the Epiphany. This is the day on which we remember the visit of the wise men. It is a day for us acknowledge that Jesus' arrival is an event for all creation.
Jesus is still shining, for all the world to see. Jesus continues to invite all persons to gather at the manger and experience the peace and good will of God's presence.
Let the light shine in you this day. Allow the wonder and royal beauty to be seen in the ways in which you reflect his presence.
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