Revealing the Way: Step by Step

Greetings to all you wonderful people! I hope you are enjoying the Christmas spirit. I personally keep the Christmas decorations up for as long as I like…don’t judge me. They might as well stick around until the end of January, when I slowly take them down. I like to extend the warmth and joy of the season. Luckily, we are about to enter another soft and warm church season: Epiphany. 

Epiphany is when we remember that God’s love shows us the way—sometimes gradually, sometimes unexpectedly. Our scripture for Sunday tells a story of small beginnings: John the Baptist points his followers toward Jesus, and they begin to follow. One by one, people encounter Christ and are invited into a new path. Andrew finds his brother Simon, Philip finds Nathanael, and each step reveals more of God’s love, more of God’s calling. 

Here in the midst of winter, it can be hard to see that path. Days are short, the cold bites, and the world beyond us is filled with headlines of fear and uncertainty. But the gospel invites us to notice where love is quietly at work. Like Andrew and Philip, we are called to recognize Christ in unexpected places—our neighbors, our friends, the stranger in need, even in the middle of uncertainty. 

Following Christ is not about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to take the next step, even when we’re unsure. The love of God shows us what matters: clarity, justice, and movement toward life. Each act of kindness, each conversation rooted in care, each step toward understanding, reveals God’s path a little more clearly. 

As our church continues to offer a ministry of love to all we meet, this story reminds us that God’s way is revealed in the invitation to follow. We may not know exactly where we’ll end up, but we can trust that love leads the way. Step by step, person by person, the love of Christ shows us the path forward. And in that love, we can see hope, possibility, and a direction for life together that brings healing and connection. 

This Sunday, come ready to encounter Christ in both familiar faces and surprising places—and consider: where is God calling you to step forward next? 

Peace, 
Pastor Katie