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We all know the story of Jesus' birthday guests. Yes, I refer to the three wise men of yore, discussed in the book of Matthew, chapter 2. I wonder if any of you have thought deeply about the gifts they bore.
When Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior arrived at the manger on the first Christmas, they set a precedent that would withstand the test of time for every Christmas to come. Most of the gifts they brought were, at first glance, terrible.
Caspar, what were you thinking? Myrrh? The resin from a tiny shrub was used for embalming. It would be like presenting your bundle of joy with Dr. Science's Junior Mortuary Kit.
Balthazar hardly did better. His gift of frankincense was the first of many billions of thoughtless perfume presents. If you want to show someone you love them and have less than a minute to shop, buy them perfume or cologne.
But fortunately for Caspar and Balthazar, Melchior came through. The third king presented the Christ child with the gift that classical economics has long suggested is best: gold. In other words, he gave the baby Jesus the money. This was the first Tithe offered to Jesus directly, and it was on Christmas day.
This year, instead of running out and buying a bunch of worthless junk for your children for Christmas, why not celebrate the way the wisest of the three wise men did? Send Jesus some gold. The Paypal button awaits, and Jesus is waiting to see how generous you can be.
When Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior arrived at the manger on the first Christmas, they set a precedent that would withstand the test of time for every Christmas to come. Most of the gifts they brought were, at first glance, terrible.
Caspar, what were you thinking? Myrrh? The resin from a tiny shrub was used for embalming. It would be like presenting your bundle of joy with Dr. Science's Junior Mortuary Kit.
Balthazar hardly did better. His gift of frankincense was the first of many billions of thoughtless perfume presents. If you want to show someone you love them and have less than a minute to shop, buy them perfume or cologne.
But fortunately for Caspar and Balthazar, Melchior came through. The third king presented the Christ child with the gift that classical economics has long suggested is best: gold. In other words, he gave the baby Jesus the money. This was the first Tithe offered to Jesus directly, and it was on Christmas day.
This year, instead of running out and buying a bunch of worthless junk for your children for Christmas, why not celebrate the way the wisest of the three wise men did? Send Jesus some gold. The Paypal button awaits, and Jesus is waiting to see how generous you can be.
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