OK. I know I'm a day late - Epiphany (a.k.a Three Kings) was yesterday, but I still want to think about the Three Wise Men (or Kings). We talked about them today with members of the community that we serve lunch to on Saturdays.
Some folks in the crowd were aware that yesterday was Epiphany, and when I asked if anyone remembered what the three kings brought to Jesus, some knew that it was gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I asked if anyone had any gold, frankincense, or myrrh -- no one did. Then I asked if we had any kings or queens in the audience. Two pretty smart guys raised their hands.
I suggested that we are all kings and queens of our own little kingdoms (thank you Dallas Willard for making me aware of that!). We all have a realm where we rule. We may be the only subjects of that kingdom, or their may be many subjects, but in our kingdoms we rule. And although we may not have any gold, frankincense or myrrh to bring to the Lord, we each have something that is uniquely ours to bring.
Epiphany is a great time to be reminded. It's also a fantastic time to reflect on the quality of our rule. Are you a good, kind and wise ruler in your kingdom? Are you bringing the gifts that only you can bring or are you squandering your wealth? May we, like the Three Wise Men, seek after the King of Kings and bring him our worship and our most precious gifts.
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