Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
A group of educated men saw a star in the sky which signaled the birth of a mighty king. They followed the star to Bethlehem. The men brought with them gifts fit for a king.
Gold makes sense to most of us. You are bringing gifts for a king, gold would be on your list.
Frankincense represented the Priesthood. They would burn Frankincense in the temple. The scented smoke spiraled upward caring with it their prayers to God. Jesus was not only a king but our High Priest.
At Christ’s death, myrrh was used in his burial as was custom.
All of these gifts were very expensive.
Journal exercise
What gift would you bring to the baby Jesus?
The one thing Jesus asks from us is to love one another.
What could you give Jesus as gift for his birthday this year? Don’t just think about material things. Think about things you think He would like for you to do.
Make you gift list for Jesus
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