gifts

"They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.  Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."  (Matthew 2:11  NLT)

So.... are you ready for Christmas?  The birthday coming up?  Maybe it is a wedding gift?  When you saw "gifts" what did you think of?  When you saw the Scripture you thought Christmas?  What about the gifts God has given you?  The gift of music, working in the garden, needlework (like I have) or maybe it is cooking?  My question, this morning, is how are you using said gift?  Are you giving it back to God?

The Magi (or Wise Men) "entered the house and saw the child" so we know Jesus is a little older (which is a whole different sermon!).  The brought the gifts they had to give to - give BACK to? - Jesus.  God gave them the gift of following the stars, being able to travel and to be able to share the blessings (finances).  God gives each of us gifts we can use and share.  The questions are how do we use said gifts and who do we share said gifts with?

The churches I have been a part of have "prayer shawl" ministries - making, and giving, prayer shawls to people.  The people in the group are using their gift for needlework to make the shawls, scarfs and quilts to share.  So.........  I ask again...... how are you using the gift God has given you?  Who do you share it with?  Something to think about........