The Epiphany of the Lord

                             To the Magi who looked at the heavens, God's sign was a star.

                             A quick glance at the Internet or magazine rack will reveal multitudes of personality quizzes.  Some actually help us understand why we do thingsand interact with people the way we do; many just make us laugh.  From the ridiculous ("if you were a dog, you would be a cocker spaniel") to the sometimes uncomfortably true ("you are an introvert who really likes to plan things"), these human-made signs can point us in particular directions that may or may not be helpful.
                            But the God of mystery can and does use the signs we look at to reveal his presence and call us to discipleship.  To the Magi who looked at the heavens, God's sign was a star.  To people who had lived for so long in dark times, God revealed himself as light and truth.  To those who understood that their faith in God could strengthen them when times were rough and exhort them when all was well, God presented himself as one of them, fully human and fully divine, the very essence of love.
                            We look in many places and faces for evidence of God, but we get distracted and often miss what we're looking for.  God uses whatever is necessary --------- personality quizzes, magazines, plans, books, nature, and other people to get us moving in the right direction.
                             "We saw his star," said the Magi.
                             What have you looked at this Christmas?
                              And have you seen God there?