Do you look and do not see or listen and can not hear?

It is impossible not to be subjected to magical feelings when it comes to the nativity story:  The virginal conception of a teenager, the rustic place of birth of a virgin’s son (can you imagine?), the appearance of the praising angels to announce the birth to the most insignificant people, and the coming of the rich and wise to worship Him, which is what we celebrate today, The epiphany.

The coming of the wise men, or The Magi (read Matthew 2:1-12) is the manifestation of the Light to the Gentiles (the people who are not Jewish). He came to his own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even those who believe in His name. (John 1:11-12) Jesus is God’s greatest gift to us, Jews and Gentiles that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16b)

So if you can not see or hear, ask God to do the miracle so you can also celebrate the feeling of inclusion that only Jesus can give. The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land. The Light will shine on them. (Isaiah 9:2)