Our grandson John Paul was in a Christmas play a few weeks ago at St. Luke’s Preschool. The Nativity play was beautiful, and it is amazing what 4–5-year-old children can do to spread the Christmas message. John Paul along with two other boys portrayed the three kings: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. They presented the infant Jesus the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Gold, frankincense and myrrh, were indeed valuable gifts for the wise men to present to the child Jesus, which is stewardship at its very core. So, when we look at their symbolism, we can see the relationship to the giving of our time, talent, and treasure to Jesus all our lives. May we continue to present our gifts to Jesus like the three kings with humble and grateful hearts.
Love,
Deacon John