Elders' Corner
Continued
Epiphany is commonly known as Three Kings Day or the Feast of Epiphany, meaning the "manifestation" or "showing forth".
Epiphany ends when Lent begins. The kings are important their visit illustrates that Jesus was King of all Kings who came for the Jews and Gentiles. The stars that guides the wisemen to the baby Jesus symbolizes the Epiphany as well as the 3 gifts given to Jesus:
Gold - Fit for a King
Frankincense - Used to worship at a temple
Myrhh- Used for embalming as well as a salve for irritation such as diaper rash
"What star is this, with beams so bright, more lovely than the noon daylight.
Tis sent to announce a newborn King, Glad tidings of our God to bring."
In God's Love,
Joy Bynum