That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Ephesians 4:14-15.

The celebration of the birth of Christ bring out the essence of godly worship. Sometime within the year, a wind of doctrine blew that exposed lack of foundation in some people that claimed to believe in Jesus Christ. The sleight of one man became headline news for many who are children in the faith.

The reason for the season is the celebration of the gift of God or the God that gave his best to the world. Giving therefore is the heart of Christian worship, without giving, worship is incomplete. To be born among men is no ordinary gift, it’s the highest form of giving or a sacrifice. As often as these themes are repeated in church services daily many are unaware of the giving covenant which began with God giving his son.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.

Christmas is not only a joyful celebration but a sober reflection of the enormity of Jesus the gift of God. Can you give your son to the world of people that hate him enough to kill him?

While his birth has been celebrated over and over, his death awaits. His was born to die for all of us; his birth and death celebrates God’s gift to man. There is no better gift, no greater gift, no higher giving by God giving his son. No one appears before the king without a gift to honour him.

The Christmas period is the season of record gift giving. The wise men brought gifts worthy of the king before him; gold myrrh and frankincense. They opened their treasures, they gave their best to God, they gave everything he needed for the king to live a fragrant life on earth. They also offered the sacrifice of service and devotion by following the star to the king, their worship and worthy gifts.

So what have you brought to offer to the king of kings?

“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:10-11.

Prayer: Father, I thank you for the gift of Jesus Christ. The greatest and best gift to man. The wise give with open treasures, not the trash or left overs. May I be counted among the wise men in Jesus name.