Gifts That Point to the Saviour
When the Magi finally entered the house and saw the young Child with Mary, they fell down and worshiped Him (Matt 2:11). Only then did they open their treasures and present gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Each gift carried profound meaning. Gold spoke of kingship — fitting for the King of the Jews. Frankincense pointed to His priestly role, the fragrant offering that connects God and humanity. Myrrh, used both to ease pain and to embalm the dead, foreshadowed the suffering and death by which Jesus would save His people from their sins.
These weren’t random presents. They declared who Jesus is: King, Priest, and Saviour who would be crushed for our iniquities so that forgiveness could flow.
The Magi understood something vital: worship comes first, gifts second. They gave themselves before they gave their treasures. God is far more interested in our hearts than in what we can offer financially. When He has our worship, He truly has us.
Interestingly, the gold likely provided the practical means for Joseph’s family to flee to Egypt when danger came. God’s provision often arrives through unexpected worshipers.
Today, consider what you bring before the King. Your time, your attention, your surrendered will — these are the gifts He treasures most. And as you worship, remember the full picture the Magi’s gifts paint: Jesus came to reign, to mediate, and ultimately to die so we could live.
Let every act of devotion remind you of the One who gave everything for you.
Lord Jesus, I fall before You in worship today. Accept my heart as the first gift, and use whatever I have for Your glory. Thank You for being my King, my Priest, and my Saviour. Amen.