What the Wise Men Teach Us, Part 2

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:10-11

As we come back today, we are looking at five truths the wise men teach us about giving. They teach us how to give...

1. An Unexpected Gift to Someone

2. They Gave a Gift with Genuine Joy
Verse 10 says they saw the star and rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. There was no humbug here - no, they gave with joy. Do you give because you have to, or because you want to? Remember old Scrooge was changed when he gave with the right heart. We are reminded in Acts 20:35 “That it is more blessed to give than to receive.”

3. Their Gift Was Personal
What they gave came from their heart. It is not corporate giving, but personal giving that counts.

4. Give a Gift that Lasts
We’ve been talking about these wise men for 2,000 years.
Two things you can give at Christmas that will last:
1. Memories - Do things that make memories.
2. A Godly Heritage.

5. They Gave the Gift - NOW
They saw the star...They followed the star...They came to the child.
Keep short accounts.
Don’t do it later - do it Now!
Don’t wait for the money to buy the most expensive gift - do something now.

Build Memories –
1. Spend time with your kids.
2. Take your wife out.
3. Make that phone call.
4. Write that letter.
5. Tell someone you love them (today)!

Don’t put off to next year what you could do this year. Give with the right heart and you will be blessed.