What’s an Appropriate Gift for Jesus?
December 8, 2016//
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They
entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their
knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented
him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Matthew 2:11-12 (CEB)
We know the names of these gifts well even if we can’t
describe or identify myrrh.
describe or identify myrrh.
The Magi brought
Jesus expensive, fit-for-a-king gifts. Their value must have been helpful to
Mary and Joseph as they escaped Judea and settled the family in Egypt.
Jesus expensive, fit-for-a-king gifts. Their value must have been helpful to
Mary and Joseph as they escaped Judea and settled the family in Egypt.
But these aren’t the only gifts the Wise Men gave
Jesus.
Jesus.
The Magi
traveled a long distance in search of Him. Even though they weren’t Jews, the
wise men studied ancient Hebrew texts and astronomy to learn everything they
could about the predicted King of the Jews.
traveled a long distance in search of Him. Even though they weren’t Jews, the
wise men studied ancient Hebrew texts and astronomy to learn everything they
could about the predicted King of the Jews.
On faith they
followed a star, not sure of where they were headed or what they’d find. And
Matthew tells us that upon finding the Holy Child, they fell to their knees and
honored Him.
followed a star, not sure of where they were headed or what they’d find. And
Matthew tells us that upon finding the Holy Child, they fell to their knees and
honored Him.
Their gift
giving began months before His birth as they studied, believed, and acted on
faith. Their unplanned, spontaneous baby gift was worship. Then they opened their chests.
giving began months before His birth as they studied, believed, and acted on
faith. Their unplanned, spontaneous baby gift was worship. Then they opened their chests.
As
we bustle about shopping and wrapping, what are we giving Jesus?
we bustle about shopping and wrapping, what are we giving Jesus?
Could
we spend time at His feet in prayer?
we spend time at His feet in prayer?
Could
we know Him better by studying the Bible?
Could
we step out in faith, believing His promises?
Could
we worship Him with awe?
The Magi’s gift-giving began as they
studied, believed, and acted in faith. (tweet
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studied, believed, and acted in faith. (tweet
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What are you giving Jesus this Christmas?
#SeedsOfScripture #Jesus #gifts
Spend a few minutes to plant a quick Seed. Or stay longer and plant a whole garden.
