Proverbs 9:9
Since it is the Christmas Season and Solomon was speaking of the wise, I thought I would review the wise men who witnessed the birth of our saviour. Of interest, it is only discussed in Matthew 2 and the number three is not addressed except in the types of gifts they brought.
More importantly, was the action of the Magi when they saw the child. Matthew 2:11 states - And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
Are we as wise as the Magi? Do we fall down and worship him or casually think of him during our church's Christmas presentation? Do we give him our most valuable gifts or simply what is left over in our wallet? When we exchange gifts at Christmas, we prefer our gifts to be close in value. How does your gift compare to that of your Savior? What do you treasure most in your life? Would you be willing to exchange it for the gift of eternal life?
We have been instructed on the proper response to our savior by the Wise Men. We can only become wiser if we heed the instructions. Take time this Christmas to exchange gifts with the One who loves you most. It isn't how much it costs that matters, but rather how much you treasure your gift to your Savior.