In this reflection on Gospel of Matthew, we’re invited to wrestle with one essential question: Who is God? Set against the backdrop of empires and false power, contrasted with rulers like Herod the Great, the message points to Jesus as a radically different kind of Lord. From the Magi to the Transfiguration on Mount Hermon, echoing Mount Sinai and Mount Olympus, we see that God is not revealed through domination or violence, but through light, love, and justice. This Epiphany message challenges us to redefine power and embody Christ’s light in the world, living as the salt of the earth and the light of the world.