We just finished the
Christmas season and two Sundays ago we celebrated the Epiphany of our Lord.
The Gospel of Matthew 2:12 told us that after the wise men from the east (Magi)
found the child Jesus and offered Him their gifts, “…they
returned to their country by another route.”
This is a
beautiful phrase that speaks so much of what happen the moment we encounter
something beautiful. The Magi encountered the Messiah and it changed their path
forever. “They took another route.” A beautiful encounter will lead us to a new
path. May this New Year bring us beautiful encounters that will change our
course of life for good.
When the
Magis encountered the baby Jesus, there was no conversation, for the child
could still not utter words. However,
presence was enough. That overwhelming presence brought them so much joy and
peace. Just like the Magi, our hearts will tell us if it is the one. We will
know if it is Jesus we are encountering in our daily lives. May we find Him and
when we do, acknowledge Him and walk on a new path. We cannot walk back, we can
only walk ahead; the encounter is too beautiful for us to walk on the same path
again.
by aats
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