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Second Sunday after the Epiphany
The coming of the Messianic kingdom means the restoration of creation. The sign of this restoration is that “the mountains shall drip with sweet wine.” (Amos 9:11–15) When the elements of a fallen creation fail and run short at a wedding feast, our Lord Jesus steps in to restore creation and miraculously changes water into an abundance of the very best wine. (John 2:1–11) With this sign Christ manifests His glory. The “back” of God (Ex 33:12–23) is revealed to those who believe. The hour will come when Jesus will again manifest His glory by taking creation’s curse into His own body to release us from its power. The Groom will give His life for the Bride (Eph 5:22–32), and from His side will flow water and blood, the holy sacraments by which she is cleansed and made one with Him. Through this sacrificial love of Christ we are enabled to “be kindly affectionate to one another, . . . in honor giving preference to one another.” (Romans 12:6–16)Hymns of the Day: LSB 402, "The Only Son from Heaven"
Other Hymns:
LSB 399 "The Star Proclaims the King is Here"
LSB 412 "The People That in Darkness Sat"
LSB 408 "Come, Join in Cana’s Feast"
LSB 737 "Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad and Sing"
LSB 394 "Songs of Thankfulness and Praise"
