King

 

The Spiritual Waiting Room

King

New   Born

Following   Seeking   Manifesting

Guided By A Star

Epiphany

(Photo and poem by Kathy McNamara)

Scripture:   Matthew 2:9b to 11a

The star that they had seen led them to the place where the child was.

They were full of joy when they saw the star.

When they went into the house where the child was, they saw the child and His mother, Mary.

They knelt down and paid Him homage.

Reflection

In our reading from Matthew the Magi were searching for someone they felt was very important. They knew this person was special because the star indicated that there was something amazing happening. 

They were led to a child. This newborn child struck a deep chord in them. They had been following a star. They were seeking someone of distinction and importance. This child was manifesting a special light to them---just like the light that came from the star they had been following.

They had been guided by a star. They discovered an epiphany, a manifestation of a king. They knelt down to give homage to this king. 

We can just imagine the reactions of Mary and Joseph as they saw these three Magi kneeling down before Jesus. 

What led these Magi from the East to see a king in this humble setting? 

God was working in their lives through signs. They could have easily ignored the star. They could have been disappointed that the star led them to a child. 

They saw more. They felt that God was directing them to encounter a child who would make a difference for all of us. A child who would establish a Kingdom of Peace. A child who would show all of us the true meaning of Love.

What are some of the signs that you have been following? Do those signs lead you to recognize that Jesus is our King?

The signs are given.

The King is ready to embrace you.

Are you ready to follow the Star?

1. What stars have you been following lately?

2. Are there any signs that you have encountered that have led you to recognize Jesus as your King?

3. What do you see as you contemplate Kathy's photo?

(Scripture adaptation, reflection, and questions from John J. McNamara)