They prostrated themselves and did him homage. They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:11
The Magi encounter a third defining moment as they fulfill their mission bowing before the Lord. They give him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The gold honored Jesus’ kingship. The frankincense honored his divinity as an incense used in worship. The myrrh honored Jesus’ humanity as it was used for embalming and foreshadows his death on the cross.
In the moment the Magi offered gifts to Jesus and did them homage, they were offering him their lives. And that one moment of worship, would help giving meaning and direction for the rest of their lives.
God uses moments of worship to fuel us for life’s journey so that we will follow him day in and day out. Take a moment to worship God and offer him your heart and the gifts that you have.