We should bring our best

"After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11

It is not enough for us merely . . .

to sing our songs of praise to Christ,

to look up adoringly into His face,

to bow before Him in reverent worship,

and to speak our heart's homage in words.

We should bring our gifts too, to lay at His feet.

There is a great deal of mere sentiment in the consecration of many people — and when there is call for gifts of sacrifice, or for real service, it instantly vanishes.

People sing missionary hymns with great warmth, and when the collection box comes to them — they have no gifts to offer.

The Wise Men not only brought gifts — but they brought those that were costly . We should bring our best : our gold, our frankincense and myrrh,

the alabaster box of our heart's deepest love,

and the best of all our life and service.

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