Hov leng!

ghorgh chaH leghta' the Hov, chaH rejoiced tlhej exceedingly Dun Quch.

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.

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This time of year - the first week of January, marks a special celebration for western Christians, one that might be called the original star trek - or Hov leng, in Klingon: I refer to the feast of Epiphany.

At this time, January 6th, we celebrate the journey of the wisemen - the magii - who followed a star to worship the infant Jesus. This underscores a vital message of Scripture - namely that God's word, his promises are for EVERYONE. This is the same message we find in the fourth verse of Psalm 138:

Hoch the joHpu' vo' the tera' DichDaq nob SoH tlho', joH'a', vaD chaH ghaj Qoyta' the mu'mey vo' lIj nuj.

All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, O LORD,
For they have heard the words of your mouth. Psalm 138:4

Just as Melchizedek honored Abraham, and the Queen of Sheba did Solomon, and the Magii, Jesus - the Biblical history's proclamation is that what God offers is not to meant for any specific family or nation, but for EVERYONE.

Sadly, it is not hard to find examples of communities of faith that seem to miss this, whose roster seem practically to come from the same family. Yet the Bible reminds us, God's family, that his hope and promises, are for everyone. As Paul wrote to Timothy, telling him to pray for Kings and rulers in authority:

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires ALL PEOPLE to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3,4

We can't wait for the Kings, the magii to come - we need through our words and deeds to share the Good news - to show that, across the universe, God's word needs to be heard to bring life.

Hoch the joHpu' vo' the tera' DichDaq nob SoH tlho', joH'a', vaD chaH ghaj Qoyta' the mu'mey vo' lIj nuj.

All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, O LORD,
For they have heard the words of your mouth. Psalm 138:4

Hallelujah!