The Perfect Gift (2)

Isaiah 40:8 AV

8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Psalm 19:14 AV

14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Giving all glory and honor the God , My Father, Jesus Christ , My Savior and the Holy Spirit , My Keeper.

To Pastor Emeritis Dr. John F. Campbell.

To Min Evans in his absence and Sis Evan

To the offices , and members of the NJMBC

To all of my brothers and sister in Christ and in creation.

What a wonderful time it is to be loved by God.

Matthew 2:11 AV

11 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.

John 3:16 AV

16 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.

How is the Christmas shopping coming?

Did anyone go out and purchase some Sarah Lee Light bread?

You Now have only 12 days before Christmas.

There are certain relay when given.

The gift can display your social , economic, or moral status.

If the gift is expensive it could mean the person giving the gift is rich or have a lot of money.

On the other hand a religious gift , could mean the person giving the gift is a religious person and goes to church.

A gift can represent the value and importance that the one giving has toward the one who is receiving the gift.

when I think highly or place a high value on the relationship on the person you giving the gift to.

The gift can also be given to strengthen or restore a relationship.

It can be a symbol of good will.

SOME DETERMINE IF THE GIFT IS PERFECT BY THE VALUE OF THE GIFT. SOME FEEL THE MORE EXPENSIVE THE GIFT THE MORE CHANCE IT HAS OF BEING THE PERFECT GIFT.

SOME BELIEVE THE GIFT IS THE PERFECT BY THE MOTIVE OF THE GIVER.

SO THEN DOESN’T MATTER HOW MUCH THE GIFT COST, BUT IF

YOUR MOTIVES BEHIND YOUR GIVING IS LOVE THEN THAT ‘S ALL THAT MATTERS.

Matthew 2:11 AV

11 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.

When they talk to Herod no such honor was given but they fell down and worshipped HIM.

When we come to Jesus then there is desire for those who

fall in Love with Jesus to bow dow and worship HIM

They Presented themselves

With ourselves , we must give up all that we have to Jesus Christ .

Full surrender requires that we surrender ALL

AND IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO PART WITH WHAT IS DEAREST TO YOU

UNTIL WE PRESENT OURSELVES AS A LIVING SACRIFICES

Then They Presented their gifts to Him.

GOLD

Tell fell down and worshipped HIM.

AS KING PAYING TRIBUTE TO CAESAR.

FRANKINCENSE

THEY HONORED GOD WITH THE SMOKE OF INCENSE.

MYRRH

AS MAN THAT SHOULD DIE...

FOR MYRRH WAS USED IN EMBALMING DEAD BODIES.