Wise men from the East followed His star and came to worship Him.  

They brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to young Jesus.

God graciously gives us at least 3 glorious gifts to find Him and worship Him.  How do we engage them?  

His Word is more precious than gold.  Through His Word we gain knowledge of God; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.  We learn of His attributes and His Will for our lives as Christians.  Much wisdom can be gained from the numerous stories throughout Old and New Testaments as God interacts with people.  May His Word be precious unto us as we seek Him and offer our worship daily.

His Word is forever, it is good, gives direction, it purifies as seen in the following verses:

Psalm 119:89

Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
Psalm 119:103
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
Psalm 119:133
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

He has given us the avenue of prayer.  Two-way communication with the God and Creator of the universe.  Our offered prayers rise up as incense to the Father.  He listens and responds to our concerns.  Prayer calms our anxiety. His answers build our faith and showcase His love for us.

Psalm 102:17
He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.

Psalm 141:2
May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.

Ephesians 6:18
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

James 5:13
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.

1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

Our LORD God gave us His Spirit without limit. He is our Comforter, our Guide, our Strength, our Teacher. The Holy Spirit leads us, intercedes for us, sanctifies us.   In the Spirit we have righteousness, peace and joy.

Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
John 3:34

For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.
John 14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express

Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,

2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

At this Christmas season, we see the quote, “Wise men still seek Him.”

Let us be wise men who seek Him each moment through His eternal Word, the avenue of prayer, and the guidance of His Holy Spirit.

Gracious and Glorious Father,
How truly wonderful You are.  You provide all we need, and yet we fail You.  Thank You for the precious,
strengthening gifts of Your Word, Your Spirit and the avenue of prayer.  Thank You, Father God for the grace and mercy You extend to us daily.  May we grow to know You better and to live in worship to You.

In the Sweet Name of Jesus, Amen

Mischelle Oliver

Stephenville, Texas