Merry Christmas! We hope that you are enjoying a wonderful time with family and friends – and that you’ve had the chance to exchange some great presents!
I’m sure that the Wise Men never regretted their decision to travel to find Jesus and present him with gifts, just as I am confident that over-spending at Christmas isn’t likely to become your greatest financial regret. It is always a blessing to give.
The Wise Men were blessed to be able to give their precious gifts. Their line of work had been successful enough that they were able to take a holiday to take a valuable gift to someone they hadn’t met before. In the same way, we are so blessed to be able to afford to be generous at Christmas. The Wise Men shared what they had, they shared their excess, just as we can – even if like the little drummer boy we can only give a song.
A gift brings honour to the recipient. When we give, much more is received than just an object. The person who receives the gift is honoured to know that they are valued and loved. The men were wise to honour Jesus.
Generosity is the Wise Men’s legacy. They were wise to give and it became all that they have been remembered for. Indeed no-one is likely to be remembered for what they received but rather for what they gave to others. If it wasn’t for the creativity of my wife, it would be likely that this English teacher would be remembered as the uncle who always gives books.
Wouldn’t it be great to be remembered by your family, friends and even strangers as being a generous person?
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