The word epiphany comes from a Greek word meaning a manifestation—to make known, to show, or to reveal. In the Christian world, an epiphany is understood to be of supernatural origin because it was God’s star that specifically guided the Magi to the house where Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus were. It was through their worship of Him that they had their epiphany, their personal revelation of who He was. Psychologists also speak of epiphanies that people have in life that are not necessarily seen as supernatural, but natural in origin. It is when a person has a sudden revelation, realization, moment of enlightenment, or an “ah-ha!” moment. This epiphany is often pictured as a light bulb that suddenly turns on in their brain in a flash of instant illumination. These natural epiphanies often result in great scientific breakthroughs, paradigm changes, and entrepreneurial enterprises that revolutionize some area of society, usually for the blessing and benefit of others. So on this Epiphany, January 6th, Patt and I pray that you will have a fresh revelation through the Word and an illumination through the Spirit of Christ in your life and sphere of influence this year. And just like God never intended for Christmas to be a one-day-a-year event, He wants Epiphany to be an ongoing reality in and through your life to others around you and around the world!
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