We find ourselves in the season of Epiphany, a time of discovery and insight. Throughout this liturgical season we are invited to allow the light of Christ to illumine our hearts and minds as we grow in faith and come to know Jesus more personally. These devotionals looks at six different “epiphanies” from my personal journey of faith. Through scripture, quotes, and our life of worship, we will explore each "epiphany" from a number of different angles.
This is a picture that hangs in my office. It is a print of Rublev's Icon of the Trinity. The three angel figures are in fact The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. What I love about this picture is that it depicts all three figures seated around a 4-sided table. The viewer is seemingly invited to sit at the table with the Holy Trinity. ⠀
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What is the Trinity?
"The initial problem with explaining the Trinity involves turning it into a math problem, trying to explain how three equals one, when really this doctrine is a confession about the character of what God has revealed to us about Godself. This is nothing other than the revelation of the missional character of God who moves outward from self into relationship with the other."
This quote from Rev. Dr. Craig Nessan encourages us to see the doctrine of the Trinity as something that reveals God's character to us. Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are in relationship with each other, we in turn know that God desires to be relationship with us.
Where do we see the Trinity in Worship?
At the closing of every worship service the Pastor offers a blessing that asks for God to be present in, within, around, and under us. When we say we believe in a God that is Three-in-One, we are acknowledging this very idea-- that God is present in our world in many and various ways.
This is a picture that hangs in my office. It is a print of Rublev's Icon of the Trinity. The three angel figures are in fact The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. What I love about this picture is that it depicts all three figures seated around a 4-sided table. The viewer is seemingly invited to sit at the table with the Holy Trinity. ⠀
⠀
What is the Trinity?
"The initial problem with explaining the Trinity involves turning it into a math problem, trying to explain how three equals one, when really this doctrine is a confession about the character of what God has revealed to us about Godself. This is nothing other than the revelation of the missional character of God who moves outward from self into relationship with the other."
This quote from Rev. Dr. Craig Nessan encourages us to see the doctrine of the Trinity as something that reveals God's character to us. Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are in relationship with each other, we in turn know that God desires to be relationship with us.
Where do we see the Trinity in Worship?
At the closing of every worship service the Pastor offers a blessing that asks for God to be present in, within, around, and under us. When we say we believe in a God that is Three-in-One, we are acknowledging this very idea-- that God is present in our world in many and various ways.
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365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - St. Ignatius ExamenHymn Reflection - God of Love, O King of PeaceThe Book of Deuteronomy - Establishing CommunityThe Epiphany of Our LordRated PG: Thoughts on Isaiah 58The Unexpected Ways of God: Mistakes Epiphany Rising Stars - Guidance365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Lectio DivinaEpiphany Rising Stars - InspirationThe Book of Joshua - God Keeps the PromiseThe Baptism of Our LordRated PG: Thoughts on Jeremiah 29:7The Unexpected Ways of God: Prayer365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Centering PrayerThe Book of Judges - Abundant MercyRated PG: Thoughts on Matthew 5New BeginningsEpiphany Rising Stars - SeasonsEpiphany Rising Stars - Changes365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Prayer JournalingEpiphany Rising Stars - Knowledge of LoveEpiphany Rising Stars - AweThe Book of Ruth - Challenging our AssumptionsStewardship SermonUnconditional LoveThe Unexpected Ways of God: FeastEpiphany Rising Stars - God Hold's the Future365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - The Jesus PrayerEpiphany Rising Stars - Beautiful SaviorThe Book of Ecclesiastes – Finding Meaning in God
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Fourth Sunday after EpiphanyEpiphanies For Epiphany - GraceThe Unexpected Ways of God: SuprisesEpiphanies For Epiphany - Sanctification365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - GratitudeEpiphanies For Epiphany - Law & GospelThe Book of Philippians - Hope in Times of TroubleThe Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Epiphanies For Epiphany - CreationThe Unexpected Ways of God: Sports MoviesEpiphanies For Epiphany - Trinity365: Spiritual Practices You Can Do - Seasons, Rituals, and Traditions
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Zombie ChurchFundamentalsFeasts & BanquetsAcademics & FaithShattering Our ExpectationsJesus didn't really mean that, right? Sacred Discomfort: How God Speaks in Uncomfortable MomentsThe Spirit IntercedesHappy Birthday JesusChristmas in JulyJoy in ListeningHope in the Midst of DoubtThe Gift of PresenceI'm too...Daily Bread and MindfulnessA Thousand Years is like a DaySacred Interruptions: How God Speaks Through Life's Detours
March
The Life was The Light of All PeopleWaiting PatientlyUnseenCreator God, I pray for the earth...God, I want to be better at...Holy Spirit, Help me UnderstandGod, Grant Me Patience WithThe Gospel of John - Guidance for LifeJesus Christ, Forgive Me ForThe Book of 1st Samuel - Trust During the BattlesGod of the Oppressed, protect those who are vulnerableEnduring Lord, I hope forPrince of Peace, Calm my Mind When...God, I wonder aboutThe Book of Hebrews - The Grand Story of SalvationBlessed Jesus, help me to let go ofHoly Jesus, we pray for your church
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Preserving Lord, save me fromAwesome God, I am amazed byThe Joy of LentThe Book of 2nd Samuel - God's Redemptive PowerCompassionate God, I Weep ForThe Book of Acts - Being the ChurchPalm Sunday Spoken WordGenerous God, open my eyes to see...God, I needCursing the Fig Tree Spoken WordMaundy Thursday Spoken WordGood Friday Spoken WordThe Book of 1st Kings - Wisdom and DivisionHoly Saturday Spoken WordSing - Practice ResurrectionClean - Practice ResurrectionDo a Good Deed - Practice ResurrectionGrieve - Practice ResurrectionGive Thanks - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of Romans - The Saving Work of GodLive BoldlyPlant - Practice ResurrectionForgive Yourself - Practice Resurrection
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