Mathew 2:11 “They presented unto Him gifts; gold, and
frankincense and myrrh.”
Many people think these three gifts of the Magi from the east presented to Jesus at His birth were just something incidental and practical. No, they’re fundamentally spiritually and carry deep significance. These were treasures that didn’t occur by happenstance. This was something the wise men had planned.
Many people think these three gifts of the Magi from the east presented to Jesus at His birth were just something incidental and practical. No, they’re fundamentally spiritually and carry deep significance. These were treasures that didn’t occur by happenstance. This was something the wise men had planned.
Why were these specific gifts highly symbolic? I checked a few references and
found that these three were chosen for their
special spiritual symbolism about Jesus himself. (1) While gold – “chryson” (
Greek: χρυσον), brings comfort and symbolizes virtue, so this gift of gold speaks
of Jesus’ sovereign dominion. Gold representing His
kingship; He was born a King. (2) Frankincense – “libanon”
(Greek: λιβανον), is an aromatic resin used in incense. Frankincense
speaks of His sinless deity—He is God in human flesh. Frankincense is also a symbol of his high priestly role in the
intercession of the people as the prayers rise from earth to heaven in the
fragrant smoke of the burning incense. (3) Myrrh – the "holy oil" -
Myrrha (Greek: Μύρρα), also known as Smyrna
He is a king and they brought Him gold. He is God and they brought Him frankincense. He is a Savior and they brought Him myrrh. Sovereign dominion, sinless deity, sacrificial death. Because He is a King, He has our adoration, dedication and devotion. Because He is God, He has our worship. And because He died for our sins, He has our witness. All that we are, all that we have, all that we do, belongs to this One. That’s what a “wise men” and “wise women” will do when it comes to Jesus Christ, our Savior, our Lord, our King
Merry Christmas, Brian
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