A
few Decembers ago, a story circulated online about three little boys who
performed the roles of the three wise men in a church pageant. Adorned in robes
and paper crowns, the youngsters approached the makeshift manger to present
their gifts to Baby Jesus, probably a blanket-wrapped doll.
The first offered
his gift and declared, “Gold.”
The second brought
his gift and stated, “Myrrh.”
The third placed
his package and explained, “Frank sent this.”
After
enjoying the comical misstatement, I realized the little boy unknowingly taught
a valuable lesson: I can’t send my gift
to Jesus with someone else.
The Magi traveled
a great distance to worship an infant king and present him with their treasures
in person. At a banquet decades later, Mary of Bethany poured fragrant nard on
Jesus’ feet, a tender gift that whispered his approaching death.
Though
two millennia have passed, Jesus still welcomes those who come in the spirit of
Mary and the Magi, and offer him their hearts.
Great story. Great application. This will stay with me.
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