December 27, 2009

Sunday, December 27, 2009
The King
Scripture Reading
Matthew 2:11 (HCSB) Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Devotion
Gold. A gift for a King.
As Jesus is the King of kings, it seems fitting that he should get gold. Some speculate that Joseph used the gold to set up shop in Egypt. Who knows. I think that we can be like the wise men and give our gold (money) to Jesus. We should be faithful to give a tithe (that’s a tenth) to our local church in order that the Word of God can be preached everywhere. We should also give more than what is required to assist in other areas as the Lord shows us. Give the gift of money to Jesus in 2010. Not because He needs your money, but because He is worthy of it.

Questions
How well do you give your money to Jesus?

Did you give a bigger Christmas present to someone in your family than you gave to Jesus this month?

Prayer
Dear God, Help us to be faithful in giving money to you. Amen.

Carol
“We Three Kings”
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