On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and the bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and of incense, and of myrrh.
Matthew 2:11 NIV
Upon reading Matthew 2:11, the idea to consider unpacking the truths in the verses of God's word was put on my heart. Let us consider some of the truths in the above 38 words.
The Magi came to the house. They responded to what they knew to be true. These magi were wise men, astrologers from Persia. They knew of the prophecy of a Messiah. While they were in the East, they saw the Star of Bethlehem, they responded to their knowledge and to current events in a concrete, direct, and active way. We too need to be led by the Spirit and in faith respond.
Baby Jesus, God incarnate, was seen with his human mother, Mary. The Magi saw the Man: God; who would, be the fulfillment of the law, suffer, die on the cross, rise from the grave, ascend to heaven. Again they responded to their perception, their sight, by worship and in unity bowed down. We to, with the Spirits help, are directed to worship in unity.
The magi opened up their treasures, their gifts, and presented them to God. Again a response, this time a response in worship of stewardship. God's plan included these gifts to provide for support during a journey to Egypt.
Gold, the wealth to support the family during the travels. Incense, to provide an aroma pleasing to God. Myrrh, to point to the death Christ would suffer at the hands of man.
How do we respond and apply the truths of God's word to our life?
How active are we in worship?
What kinds of gifts do we bring to the Lord?
Pray for the Spirit to open your eyes to truths, to apply God's word to your life and to direct your response, your worship, and your stewardship.
In Christ,
David P
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