The Best Present Ever
READ: Matthew 2:1-12
At Christmas time there is a lot of exchanging of gifts. Department stores and toy companies have managed to capitalize on this tradition. The meaning of gift giving has inevitably been lost.
So, why do people give and receive presents at Christmas? Well, the account of the Magi bringing gifts to the baby Jesus can help us find the answer. Matthew 2:11 says, “On coming to the house, they saw the child with Mary and they bowed down and worshipped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold, and of incense and of myrrh.”
Jesus was God’s gift to the world. This little baby came to save us living under God’s Law, by dying on the tree and forgiving all our sins. When the Magi brought Him their gifts, they knew that they weren’t even good enough for Christ.
When we give gifts, it is a response to God’s gift to us. With each present we should remember Jesus’ sacrifice and love for us. He died for us and carried the weight of the world on His shoulders. What amazing love! What an amazing gift! Be sure to share the gift with everyone...
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: Have you ever had the opportunity to share the real meaning of Christmas with anyone? How often do you thank God for sending His only Son to die for our sins? At Christmas, do you remember the real meaning of the season? Think about how you can celebrate this time and remember Christ’s birth at the same time.
PRAYER SUGGESTIONS: Pray for help in remembering the true meaning of Christmas. Thank God for sending His one and only Son to die for us. Pray that God will help others to see what a great gift He has given to us all.