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Day 4 – Matthew 2:1-15 Your level of joy at Christmas is directly related to what you give. The magi came to Jesus' house bearing gifts. The gifts they gave were entirely appropriate. They gave gold, a gift for a king. By giving it they acknowledged that Jesus was and is the King. They gave frankincense, a gift for a priest. This was incense the priests used in Temple prayers. By giving it, they acknowledged that Jesus was a priest - the One who would bring us to God. They also gave myrrh, a gift for the dead. This was a fragrant ointment used to anoint a body before burial. By giving it, they acknowledged that Jesus had come to die for the sins of the world. We ought to give appropriate gifts this Christmas as well; not material gifts, more important things. We ought to give the gift of our love and kindness to our friends, family and strangers. We ought to give the gift of our help to those who are hurting. We ought to give the gift of forgiveness to those who have hurt us. Giving these kinds of gifts will result in a joyous and meaningful Christmas. What are you giving for Christmas this year? Why not consider giving yourself? Give your time to your family and your church family. Give your compassion to the hurting. Give your forgiveness to the betrayers and patience to the betrayed. And give your heart to Jesus? When you look for the right thing, look in the right places and give the right gift, you will have joy at Christmas. #247daily
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