December 28, 2012
Read Matthew 2: 1-12.
Here we read the story of the Magi bringing gifts to
Jesus. The story calls Him a young child at this point, and it has been decided
He was close to two years old by the time the Magi arrived. It would take a
long time to travel all the way from the East after first seeing the star of
Bethlehem. They brought with them some very precious gifts, fit for a king.
Could this be Jesus’ first birthday party?
That’s what we do too, isn’t it. All the grandparents,
aunts, uncles, cousins come bearing gifts for a young child’s birthday. Not to
mention the birthday cake complete with candles for the number of years, and
maybe balloons and other decorations, and it is a happy time. We might not
bring gifts fit for a king, but many of them can be quite expensive these days.
What kind of gifts do we bring to Jesus for His birthday now?
Have you even given any thought about bringing Jesus a birthday gift? We often
spend a lot of time choosing gifts for loved ones, hoping that it is something
they will love and cherish, and think of us whenever they see it. And for Jesus, do we just toss a little extra
in the offering plate and call it done?
What could we give Him that He will love and cherish and think of us
whenever He sees it?
Dear Lord, I come
wishing you a Happy Birthday. I bow
before you and give you my heart and soul, and ask that you show me what else I
may give. I thank you for all the amazing gifts you have given me, most
importantly, eternal life. Amen
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