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12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 (Reflection by George Triffanoff)

December 23, 2020 Axiom Church

The Magi

by George Trifanoff

The Disturbers 


Herod and Jerusalem were disturbed. By starry eyed magi who became increasingly savvy to the evil that threatened and surrounded them and the child king they sought.

Jesus, born into a world in which children are killed, and continue to be killed, just to protect the power of tyrants. 

Jesus — the appearance of light in the darkness.

If Jesus is Lord, then Caesar cannot be lord.

The Gifts

Gold symbolizing virtue, announcing the kingship of Jesus. 

Incense signifying prayer and divinity. 

Myrrh reminding the faithful of the cross and suffering endemic to the way of Jesus.

The Warning

The story of the Magi and the Epiphany is a warning message to those who intend to stop the flow of God’s grace and liberation — try as you might, do whatever you wish, pull any strings you want, commit any atrocity you can, but you will not win. 

This advent does not take place at the center of orthodoxy or via the church pulpit. Its arrival is first discerned by pagan fire worshippers and outlaw shepherds. 

These mystical magi are knocking on the door. They speak of stars and destiny, and shepherd kings who can lead us to God. Will we allow them to disturb us enough that we might join their caravan of change?

What gold are we willing to let in? What frankincense are we willing to breathe? What myrrh are we willing to absorb?

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