(I decided to repost this because each of us are gifts to be given away if not only to encourage others at the very least. Enjoy!) I remember being fascinated with the magi on their way to bring gifts to the baby messiah. I thought about their regal garments and how they travelled from far away lands by faith looking for and following a star, the rhythmic sway of the camels as they walked. What were they thinking as they moved forward. I thought about how special the gifts were that they carried to the King of Kings. To this day at Christmas time they still show up and warm my heart. We have a beautiful porcelin ornament, a wise man. His garment is white, trimmed in green ivy, gold, and is also slightly bejeweled with amber rhinestones. His posture is that of someone who is about to take a careful step forward...lightly. He knows his feet tread holy ground. It is as if he is just about to kneel. The gift he bares is precious; he holds it close. He also knows the Gift that is before him. Inscribed on the lower side of his garment is Ephesians 1:8, "And he has showered down upon us the richness of his grace, for how well he understands us and knows what is the best for us at all times. Happy Three Kings Day! (Originally posted 1/15/15)
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