Psalm 14:1 English Standard Version (ESV) The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.

I believe there are good people in the world who do good things. I will not dispute that. I also believe that what God says here in Psalm 14:1 is true.

Being able to believe two opposing ideas requires us to differentiate between world view and God’s view.

We who have placed our faith in Jesus Christ have the ability to see things from both points of view.

It is when God asks us to stand against world views that we have to find a way to do that which is not how the world acts but in how Jesus Christ acts.

WWJD was very popular for a time and it is not seen as much lately as it was after the phrase “What Who Jesus Do” was coined.

Coined is a very apt description of us that have placed our faith in Christ. A coin carries the impression of the designing authority, whether that be the US mint or Caesar.

Romans 8:29 English Standard Version (ESV) For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Acts 17:29 English Standard Version (ESV) Being then God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man.

These two verses work together showing us that the indwelling love of Christ rules over our actions and not in our interpretation of WWJD. It is not what He did for us as much as what He is doing in us that matters.

WIJD, what is Jesus doing? What has Christ impressed on us that is our new image?

Matthew 2:1-6 English Standard Version

The Visit of the Wise Men

¹ Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, ² saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” ³ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; ⁴ and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. ⁵ They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

⁶ “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

Most people who read the title for today will not think of this message in the gospel of Matthew. Here is one definition of epiphany found in Google’s primary listing.

Epiphany is the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12).

As we approach this Christmas season there is a need for true epiphany, and not what the majority thinks. Epiphany is not merely an awareness, some new thought that is accepted. It matters not what it is if it has nothing to do with Christ.

Epiphany has a thesaurus word, revealed. The world will accept the alternate if it leaves out two key elements of revelation. Source and trust are at the root of revelations. The world is eager and willing to have anything revealed that does not contain Christ or absolute truth.

Let us try to remember that as we enter this season of celebration.