Gifts are standard at a birthday party. The wise men didn’t bring just any old gifts to Jesus. They brought the best they had: precious gold and expensive spices of frankincense and myrrh. God gave us the best gift when Jesus came to earth to forgive our sins and show us how much He loves us. The best gift we can give Jesus is to love Him with all our hearts.
“Today in the town of David” [Cup your hands around your mouth like a megaphone]
“a Savior has been born” [Overlap your arms in front of you, as if rocking a baby]
“to you.” [Point your arms out in front of you.]
Matthew 2:1-11, The Magi
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"Who came to see Jesus bringing gifts?
What gifts did the Magi bring?
How can we show Jesus that we love him?"
Dear God,
"Thank you for giving us Jesus; I can love Jesus because Jesus loves me."
Amen