When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh - Matthew 2:10–11.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy
The wisemen saw the star and rejoiced exceedingly with great joy as the star that they saw in the East led them to the place where the child was. When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was - Matthew 2:9. Let us rejoice exceedingly with great joy to seek Jesus.
And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him
The wise men who rejoiced exceedingly with great joy saw the child and worshipped Him. Let us offer our life and worship before Him. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs - Psalm 29:1-2. Let us worship God with gladness.
Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh
The wisemen offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Gold, a royal and expensive gift represents that Jesus is our King, and the King of kings. Frankincense that was used by the priests to make sacrifice to God during worship represents that Jesus would be our High Priest and also our perfect sacrifice, the proper atonement for our sins. Myrrh, an embalming fragrance that was used before burial representing that Jesus was born to die for the sin of the world. Let us offer our best gifts to God.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us rejoice exceedingly with great joy to seek You, worship You with gladness and offer our best gifts to You. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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