Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, 2012, taken by Martha Wiggins
“They prostrated themselves and did Him homage. Then they opened their coffers and presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11
After receiving the gift of His own Son; after receiving such a gift of enormous love from our Heavenly Father, what can we offer in return? The three wise men brought Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but what have we that could compare? What have we to give that could possibly be of real value to Him who has everything, to Him who created everything? What does He want? Need? Expect?
In a previous post I stated I believe the true message of Christmas is as simple as love freely given and received. I also believe the gift we have to offer Him is equally as simple. We give Him our heart.
First, we open our heart to receive Him within. We nurture Him through prayer. We shelter Him with love. We allow Him to abide in our heart.
Second, we open our heart to share Him. We love deeper, stronger. We see others and love others through Him in our heart. We allow Him to radiate outwardly from our heart.
Third, we open our heart in praise and thanksgiving. We honor Him. We sing His praises. We thank Him for the gift of Eternal Live. We allow His Glory to shine forth from within our heart.
Our gift may not be as elaborate as those of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but our heart is truly the gift He wants, needs, and expects as Our Lord, Savior, and King. If you haven’t done so already, give Him your Heart today, and make sure He knows you have. God Bless.
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