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.
Gold symbolizes power. Gold represents the perfect gift for a king. And the sages made clear the star was the star of a mighty king. Jesus, a descendent of King David, will one day take His earthly throne in Israel. We read the end of the book and we know Jesus is the King of Kings.
Revelation 19:
11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords.
Journal Exercise
A king holds power and authority. They expect and are due respect. Those who live under their power seek to obey their commands.
Do you treat Jesus as an equal or do you treat Him as your king?
Our relationship with Christ is complicated. He is our King and our friend. We owe him our alliegence, but He is willing to listen to our problems. He rules the universe and cares about your personal needs.
What is your relationship with Jesus like?
What gift would you bring your King? Gold? Obedience? Respect?
Do you treat Him with the respect due a king?
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