February 4 2024 —
“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” Today our Lessons reveal Jesus as filled with loving-kindness, mercy and power.
Jesus shoulders all the effects of the devil, from weariness and weakness (Old Testament Lesson) to anxiety and stress (Epistle Lesson) to disease and ignorance (Gospel).
He never wearies and always has strength for us. He strengthens us when the lion prowls and anxiety looms. Our Gospel shows Him healing, driving out demons, and spreading His preaching. With His power over demons and disease and His message of repentance, Christ is revealed.
It’s all because of His great mercy and love for people. In Jesus, God Himself came down to earth to see first-hand the suffering that sin and the devil brought into His world. Jesus knows your every weakness. He feels your every pain. He shares your every sorrow. You can count on Him, for He who cares for you has the power to save and rescue you!
That’s our Jesus—our Lord and our brother! That’s who wants us to one day experience paradise with Him!