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Matthew 2:11 & 12
"11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way."

The contrast would have been incredible; going from Herod’s palace filled with brutality, betrayal and jealousy to this little manger scean that is seren and humble. In today's verses the wise men present their gifts, tribute to this newborn King; "...and worshipped Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; GOLD, and FRANKINCENSE, and MYRRH."
GOLD - precious metal, expensive. The King of Kings. Isreal wanted another King David. FRANKINCENSE - was a gift for a God. Something you burnt as an offering to God. Incense are still used today. 
MYRRH - embalming oil, prophetic that Jesus was born to be sacrificed and die. 
These THREE gifts are Meaningful and valuable. 

Next, these wise men have to head home without tipping off Herod to the where abouts of the Baby Jesus. And! GOD helps them; "And being warned of God in a dream that they should NOT return to Herod, they departed into their own country ANOTHER WAY."

GOD is going to protect and guide His Son. These wise men have read God's Word in the prophesy, they have been guided by the star and they have seen and given gifts to the newborn son. Now they have revelation through a dream. There is a relationship between GOD and these wise men. We can look to the example of the wise men; if we will study GOD'S word, look for His guiding star and worship and give our best to His son... we too will have a relationship with GOD. AND, He will fulfill His purpose in our lives. If we could all be more like the wise men in the New Year we will have a better year...
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