In my morning Family Literacy class, when one of the moms is pregnant, we have a baby shower for her in class. The gifts are all about babies. There are toys for babies, supplies for taking care of a baby, and other items for babies.
Do you know what I have never seen anyone give at a baby shower? A burial insurance policy for the baby or anything to do with a funeral.
But when Jesus was born, one of the gifts given by the three Magi was myrrh. Myrrh was used for embalming. It was common to present myrrh along with gold and frankincense as gifts for a king. The purpose of myrrh was clear-for burial.
Even through the birth of Jesus, we have a reminder of why he came. Jesus was born as a human, so he could sacrifice himself on the cross for us. He came to die for our sins.
During the baby showers, there is a lot of laughter and sharing of stories. It is a joyful occasion. The moms are all smiles. The expectant mom feels blessed by the friendship shared with her.
When babies are born and presented to friends and family, it is a joyous time.
When Joseph and Mary took the baby Jesus to the temple to present him to the God and others, a man named Simeon held the baby Jesus. He spoke a blessing with a warning at the end. It is in Luke 2:
“This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
He prophesied of the suffering Mary would endure. No one understood it at the time, but Mary suffered agony was she stood there watching Jesus die on the cross.
As we celebrate Christmas, let’s remember the reason for Christmas. Jesus left his throne in heaven to become a human baby for the purpose of dying for us.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
Amen! A beautiful reminder!
This is deep. If somebody brings a cheque for a casket or funeral arrangements to my baby shower, I will kick that person out. Praise the Lord! In celebrating Jesus’s birth, His death was celebrated.
It is amazing to remember why he was born
Amen sir, absolutely beautiful! God bless you!
Thank you 😀
He came to die so we could have eternal life. He is our amazing Savior! ✝️
Amen little sister 🙂
This is an amazing post. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thank you for reading. Blessings 🙂
Can you imagine what would happen if you present a burial insurance at a baby shower? The parents would chase you from their party.🙂 Well said, my brother. Blessings to you.
Thank you little sister. How are you?
Loved reading your insights. 🎄
Thank you little sister 🙂
You’re welcome 🎄
(I’ve never even thought of something as simple as thinking of the baby’s future as opposed to be the present as a gift! Thank you for the reminder as it is equally as is important!)
One of my favourite thoughts from a sermon many years ago is this : Jesus came to this earth for YOU! And do you know… God loves you so much that even if you had been the only person on this earth, He still would have sent His Son to die for you!
Amen, God loves us so much 🙂
Wow. I never knew what this gifts stood for till now. I had to read on others too. These gifts were symbol of His Glory (the Gold), the pains He had to bear (Frankincense) and His death (Myrrh).
🙌Graceful! He lived through it all and alive forever. 💃
Amen alive forever and we will be with him
Yes big bro. 🤗
😥 thank you Jesus for dying for me and paying the high price for my sins that NO man on the earth could have paid! ❤ very deep and moving message! God bless you bro!
Amen little sister
🙂 how are you bro?
I am ok. How are you?
Okay, I’m good by His grace. How’s your family?
This is so true. Thank you sharing!
I am glad I came to this blog!
thank you
Absolutely beautiful! God bless you!
Thank you 🙂