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| Patsy |
Posted - Nov 30 2009 : 06:22:27 AM
Gold is a precious metal and has monetary value. It represented Jesus' Kingship.
Myrrh is a resin (dried sap) from the Myrrh tree. It is used in perfumes and incense. It was commonly used as an embalming ointment in Jesus' day. This was a startling gift for a young boy--it represented His death.
Frankincense is another resin, an aromatic one, from the milky sap of the Boswellia Tree. it is used as perfume, incense and in aromatherapy today, and was used in religious rites in Jesus' time. This represented homage to God.
All of these were costly gifts.
We know what the wise men gave, what one gift would you give?
I think I would give eggs. The perfect protein to feed him.
Patsy
I think that if a mortal ever heard the voice of God, it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. (F. Moore)
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| vtstevens |
Posted - Dec 05 2009 : 1:50:30 PM
I think I would have brought a little oil lamp, some oil for it, firewood, dried food, and some money. Jesus' family was poor, young, out of town, in a cave, in the winter, delivering their first baby! What a trying situation, requiring faith. And who are the instruments of Gods' help but us? We can still give to Christ when we give to the least of his bretheren, now. This is good to know.
I don't suffer from stress. I'm a carrier.
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| Linda Houston |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 11:35:54 PM
What a wonderful post. I would give Him my time without any limit. That seems so small after what He has done for me.
I love all the things you have posted--- |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 6:25:28 PM
It's funny, but the first thing I thought of was a balnket. I didn't post it because I was not sure if this was the kind of thing that you were looking for. I sure got a smile on my face when I saw Jeannie and Diane post what I thought of. I just thought he always looked like he must of been cold.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| Annika |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 6:16:43 PM
I would have given him a little cuddle while Mary rested (he was a baby after all, I have to cuddle babies =)) and a warm soft blankie! I would have shown him how to smile =) Smiles are precious.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| EastTXFarmgirl |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 5:54:04 PM
I would give his mom a hug. I've always wondered since he knew his purpose as a child did he know his mom would have to witness such torture of her boy.
Begin each morning with a song in your heart. |
| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 5:01:22 PM
I have LOVED reading all the posts...encourages me!!!
I think my heart also, He shed his blood for all of us....on that cruel tree....
Farmgirl Sister #368
Terri
"We want to treasure most what has least worth...." |
| Beverley |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 4:48:53 PM
This is an excellent question and I very hard one to answer. If I was there at the time of his birth I would have liked to have been the one to give him and his parents a warm, soft , comfortable place to stay. I hate the thought of them being in the manger because it must have been drafty.. I understand the humble beginnings but I just don't like the thought of any baby being born in those conditions. But as Jesus Christ ,I would for sure give him my faith in him because we have not seen the most wonderous things yet to come but we have faith that they are there as he has said they will be. believing and faith is all he asks of us because things here on earth really have no meaning.
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
| Diane B Carter |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 4:32:13 PM
A soft warm blanket and my arms to hold him close to my heart.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
dianebcarterhotmailcom.blogspot.com |
| 4HMom |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 2:52:50 PM
Nicely said, Julia. :)
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 2:50:24 PM
These thoughts are all so wonderful, but I am still feeling I would have this overhwleming urge to wrap him in a good blanket, and give him a hug. I read somewhere that if the three wise men had been women, there would have been casseroles, bedding, and hot tea. I loved that!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| julia hayes |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 09:43:48 AM
With all due respect;
If I were to present something to Jesus, it would be:
Dinner to celebrate the birth and to restore the fatigue this family must have endured. I would present;
lamb stew
Challah
wine & water
In honor of this family, I would present them with a star of David made from twigs found around home.
For Jesus, I would present him with a handmade Kippah or yamulke as we know them to be called. I would also present him with a handmade, handwoven tallit (prayer shawl).
In celebration of the peacemaker and teacher of love, tolerance and social justice that he was to become, I would bring flowers for the occupying force--the Roman soldiers. ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com
www.about-aria.blogspot.com |
| dutchy |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 06:57:09 AM
My best. My all. My Faith.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| momshopsalotta |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 06:46:32 AM
My time, given freely and with no epectations, like Christ gave to us. |
| Amie C. |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 06:39:00 AM
Yeah, I'm thinking along the same lines: the child part rather than the Christ part. I'd give him a big care package of antibiotics, cough medicine, and baby tylenol from the future. We know he's not going to succumb to infant mortality, but wouldn't that make life easier? |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 04:56:16 AM
I would give Him my true thanks and praise. And if I had gotten to be one of those who actually saw him as a babe, I would want to give him a blanket.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Dec 03 2009 : 04:43:00 AM
I would give him my all.
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| Annab |
Posted - Dec 02 2009 : 4:09:59 PM
Because He died for us, I no longer need to offer MY life, so I offer the God given talent of being able to make really, REALLY good jams and jellies |
| Lynner |
Posted - Dec 02 2009 : 06:43:36 AM
Ceejay,
I have been married for 32+ years, and My Utmost for His Highest was a wedding gift. Over the years, and through many moves, outside of the country, etc. I got separated from the book. Two years ago for Christmas, my husband bought me a leather bound edition. And of course, I love it. Oswald has so much insight, and his writings never grow old. Truth never changes.
Sheri
Many Hands Make Light Work!
...God made the seed to grow...1 Cor 3:6
The best fertilizer for a farm, are the farmers footsteps... |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Dec 01 2009 : 08:25:02 AM
I know what He wants from me. He wants my ALL. My total being.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Dec 01 2009 : 08:02:04 AM
I loved what gramadinah and ruralfarmergirl said. It was faith in Jesus' life, and time. I think these 2 are what I find the hardest and yet most important for me. The wise men had faith that there was someone or something special in the star, and took time to search. There is time daily to seek, and time in committment over the long haul...to give faith time. There in lies the test. Their's was not a sprint, but a marathon. Some say that it took over a year of travel, stopping on the way, maybe questioning themselves & what they were doing. There are circumstances in everyone's life that cause one to question, ME to question my faith,... is God really in charge of this circumstance. I sometimes struggle with this, but Jesus asked if when He returned would He find faith. So my committment is to continue in faith of Him all the time & daily. Come to think of it, I can't do it on my own, only by His gift of grace.
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
"Half of success is the assurance of support along the way." cr
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Dec 01 2009 : 07:36:39 AM
my life.
from the hearts of paradise... |
| prariehawk |
Posted - Nov 30 2009 : 10:44:19 PM
I would give Him a song.
Cindy
"Dog is my co-pilot"
Visit my blog at http://www.farmerinthebelle.blogspot.com/ |
| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Nov 30 2009 : 4:47:29 PM
I would give him my total being...
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Nov 30 2009 : 3:44:51 PM
Sheri,
I read "My Utmost for His Highest" EVERY day . . . EVERY YEAR!!! It's always SO-O-O-O timely, sometimes piercing, sometimes convicting, sometimes encouraging!!!
But, my utmost for His Highest is what I truly DESIRE to give!!!! Hard, huh??
CJ
...from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com |
| Lynner |
Posted - Nov 30 2009 : 2:08:14 PM
Ceejay, I loved your response. I love Oswald Chambers, perhaps you were thinking of him.
That is a tough answer, what to give the one who gave the most and best gift possible. Perhaps my best gift would be, to love, worship and adore Him.
Sheri
Many Hands Make Light Work!
...God made the seed to grow...1 Cor 3:6
The best fertilizer for a farm, are the farmers footsteps... |
