traditional marriage join together matrimony Cana Galilee one man one woman lifelong union ages Adam Eve first marriage sand ideology rock faith once delivered morality CS Lewis absolute fidelity inside chastity outside live out the faith Jesus was invited to the marriage Mary care and concern blessing invite Him in first day of the week Sunday driving work Joseph not present notices out of wine intercessor attentive mindful of the needs of others she goes right to Jesus appeal to the Lord rent eviction we can’t solve our own finity social services good listener pray petition how far indwells woman what am I to do with thee? My hour has not yet come transitioning into His ministry intercessor moves whatsoever He says to you to do, do it servants water pots obeyed opens path to blessing there is no blessing without obedience commandments draw out divine intervention wine living out Gospel truths

Holy Spirit beginning of the Lords ministry baptism repentance forsake sins sinless impeccable cleanse identify with sinners entire ministry penalty of sin take upon Him His body on the tree publicans sinners comes to us climb down into the pit muck descend into hell thou are there also surgeon wound stench gore operation heal repent close while we were yet sinners God loved us winebibber your sins are forgiven go and sin no more not afraid darkness light theophany all present at His baptism Father Son Holy Ghost Holy Spirit new creation Word redemption divine Love all in creation all in redemption sacrament of Baptism water invisible grace engrafted dwelling will of God peace Christ redeemer temple of the Holy Spirit enmity peace call of Christian barrier self will liberation blessing endless bliss Epiphanytide wellspring world weary nothing new under the sun bored mind drifting refreshing own thoughts human race

theophany Epiphany journey manifestation reveal Himself fifteenth 15th century Dutch painting image all colors creeds bowing kneeling black white Baby worship fulfill prophesy Isaiah chapter 6 ch psalm 72 tarshish egypt ethiopia Scriptures fulfilled magi from the East Matthew chapter 2 wise men King of the Jews Herod troubled Tanakh Torah Bethlehem Judea deceptive vicious king killed his own children it is better to be king herod’s servant than his son follow the star wise men wealthy studied kings relied on them to govern well mighty men rejoice baby all men walks of life bow to Christ TS Elliott poem journey of the magi encounter Christ everything else losing meaning St Augustus restless until they find rest in You today encounter Christ afresh in a new profound way nothing else makes sense encouragement hearts and minds enjoy His presence Light in our hearts

Christmastide savior born unto us historical record eighth day circumcised Emanuel God with us historical events Jesus born at a specific point in time