Topic: Gifts for a King
Today’s Scripture: “And on going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then opening their treasure bags, they presented to Him gifts–gold and frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew chapter 2 verse 11, (AMP). AMPLIFIED BIBLE.
Message: Can you imagine what it must have been like for the Wise Men on the first Christmas day, when they saw Jesus? He was just a child in a stable surrounded by animals, but these Wise Men recognised that He was the King of kings and the Lord of lords; the Saviour of the world. Immediately, they fell on their faces to worship Him, but notice what they did next—they presented Him gifts as part of their worship. And they didn’t just give any old thing they had; they gave Him their absolute best—costly gold, frankincense and myrrh. What would you give Jesus for His birthday today? The gift He (Jesus) would desire most from you is your heart. Why? Because over two thousand years ago, He first gave you His entire life at Calvary on the first Good Friday.
When we give Jesus our absolute best—our time, talent and resources, it is truly an act of worship. We are saying with our actions, “God, You mean more to me than anything. Because You are so awesome, I want to give You everything that I am.” It pleases Him when we come to Him with this attitude. When we draw near to Him with an open and humble heart, He draws near to us. Remember, when you give Him your best, He gives you His best in return.
Prayer for Today: Father in heaven, I humbly come to You, giving You all that I am. I honor You as King of kings and Lord of lords. I bless You today for You alone are worthy of my absolute best. I love You and thank You for sending Your Son Jesus, the perfect gift in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Prophetic Declaration: Christmas day of today shouldn’t be time to engage in any sin of immorality as some people considered it to be. It’s time to have an encounter with Jesus, just as wise men did on the first Christmas day at Bethlehem. James chapter 4 verse 8, (NLT) says: “Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world”. As you celebrate the Lord’s birthday today with purity of heart, and with strong determination to continue serving the Lord for the rest of your life; Jesus Christ’s power, presence and blessings shall not depart from your life, in Jesus mighty name. Amen. Merry Christmas and happy new year in advance to you and your loved ones.
JESUS SAID: “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. Revelation chapter 22 verse 12 (NIV). Are you ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ? Please give your life to Jesus.
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