When King Herod heard this,
he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
[The Magi] were overjoyed at seeing the star.
Matthew 2: 3,10
When Herod heard of the birth of Jesus he was filled with fear and his fear contaminated the whole city. Not finding out where the Child was, he sent troops from afar to try to kill him.
When the Magi saw the star they were overjoyed and, entering the house, adored the child Jesus.
Herod in fear sought death; the Magi, filled with joy, share their gifts.
What will we choose today: fear and death-dealing or joy and sharing?
That may be the real question for the Epiphany.
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