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This is the question Bonnie of The Faith Barista asked for this week's Faith Barista Jam.
The three wise men or magi speak to me in the Christmas story.
Matthew 2:9-11 says:
"After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."
The wise men were overjoyed. Upcoming coming to the house where Jesus was, the first thing they did was open their treasures and present Him with gifts of value.
What do I have of value to offer to Jesus?
In the Old Testament, sacrifices were offered to God.
But Mark 12:33 says:
"To love Him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices ."
Like the three wise men, I want to offer Jesus something of value.
- I make the daily choice to give Him my heart.
- I choose to allow Him to love others through me.
- I choose to offer my hands and feet for His use.
- I choose to allow Him to work in me and through me to impact others.
What character is speaking to you from the Christmas story?
And it's not too late to link up with Bonnie at Faith Barista.
Blessings and love,
The shepard speaks to me. I am humbled by his presence and have nothing to give him but myself.
ReplyDeleteHeidi
Mary speaks to me, her "yes" in fear and reverence before the Lord. Her desire to do His will, above all else. Beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteGreat post...this year it is Simeon...he heard from God and he waited for the promise.
ReplyDeleteThanks for asking and thanks for posting how God has spoken to you through the manager this year.
Blessings and Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart!!