"And after entering the house, they saw the child with Mary, His mother; and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then after opening their treasure chests, they presented to Him gifts (fit for a King, gifts) of gold, frankincense and myrrh"
Matthew 2:11 Amplified Study Bible
Note here, that these visitors to Jesus, were not the shepherds; they were the Magi - wise men from the east. They would have been of the same class as the 'wise men', of Babylon over whom Daniel was made ruler. Note also, that they didn't visit Jesus in the stable but Jesus' house. This would have been some time after Jesus' birth and He probably would have been around two years of age. Prior to this, Herod the Great had been murdering all male children over the age of two.
These wise men brought Jesus amazing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Herod had spoken with the Magi beforehand and asked them to report back to him, where exactly, Jesus was. However, they ignored this following a warning from God and, went by another way to their homeland.
Christmas is a lovely time of year. Usually - pre-Lockdown - we happily choose presents to give to our loved ones and they do for us too. It really is an exciting time of year. It is also the time people think about Jesus. They may not be believers but, they cannot fail to hear about Him as carols are sung and Christmas services attended.
Think about the members of your family who do not know Jesus as their Saviour. Wouldn't it be the greatest Christmas present - ever, if they were to receive Him this Festive time? Why not pray for them right now: -
'Lord
Thank you for Christmas and the birth of Jesus. Lord, I pray now that --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
will receive the greatest present of all, as they receive You, Jesus, as their Lord and Saviour. Please do this for us Lord.
In Jesus' Name, Amen
Now go and get ready for tomorrow - Jesus' birthday and look out for the opportunities the Holy Spirit will give you, to tell them about Jesus.
Copyriight 2020 Grahame Howard
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