Another Way
"Raise your eyes and look about!" The prophet Isaiah proclaims the joy, the light, the reminder that we encounter the hope in the darkness. The world today may seem overrun with darkness, horrible inhumanity, and hopelessness. Yet, the light shines through. We are called to encounter that light, to encounter Christ. We are called to embrace Christ and embody his love and light in the world.
The magi came from their homes, left their rather comfortable lives in the courts of the wealthy eastern provinces. They journeyed in what must have been uncomfortable, if not dangerous situations. They got lost and sought guidance. They are some of the first models we have of what it means to be a people of faith. We have to leave our proverbial comfort zones. We have to reach out to others. We may even be called to take journeys that take us far from what we expected of our lives.
All of this is due to encountering Christ. When we encounter our God, we are forever changed. We are asked to choose another way. We are asked to choose another way to live our lives, to love our neighbors, and to follow that Light.
May you encounter that light of Christ. May you choose to live another way. May you choose to follow Christ more nearly.
Reflection by Jennifer
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