I read recently about a little girl in Britain who surprised her parents when already before her first birthday she could recognize words and finish her bedtime stories, and then at 15 months could read some books on her own. An amazing talent! I’m sure her parents knew from an early age that she had a very special ability that would probably have quite a bit do with her future.

Even though much of the world knows the name “Jesus” by now, and maybe . . . . at least a few things about his life, for many years there wasn’t a whole lot to say he would be a well-known person. He lived in a small town with his family, and had many of the same experiences as other children.

But there were some signs early on. One of them was the visit of the wise men from the east. Not every child has some very educated officials from another country stop by to give some gifts after following a star to their family home! On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11)

And that’s the season of Epiphany. Jesus making himself known as he really is. Jesus is our Savior and our God. We want to know him! We want to know who Jesus is through the words inspired by God in the Scriptures, especially in the gospels.

Go on this journey with us on Sundays from the River (Jesus’ baptism) to the Mountain (Jesus’ Transfiguration) to be sure of who Jesus really is!