Wednesday, 6 January 2016

GIVING AND GIVING RIGHT

 
Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar abandoned their respective kingdoms. They convened at a spot maybe as the unique star directed. But unique about their journey was the gifts they were carrying; GOLD, MYRRH and FRANKINCENSE. The three kings(Magi) knew they were on a sojourn to behold a GREATER KING. So gifts were of the essence. Not just any gift anyway. Suitable gifts. Gifts worthy of this kingdom, his sacrifice and the preservation of this king at death. Today CHRIST remains he KING OF KINGS.
The year is still unfolding. And many birthdays will definitely unfold with it too. Lionel Messi's elder brother once said that they always bought him (Lionel Messi) a football every birthday. Today, Messi is arguably the BEST PLAYER EVER.

And so, it came to pass that your sister delivered a bouncing baby boy. Two days after, being led by joy you visited them and brought with you BABY DIAPERS only as gifts for the newborn child. I wonder what you believe the child will grow into. Babysitter???? A maid??????

The mother of the child already knew she needed to buy those. And already have them too. So you are expected to come visiting, bearing gifts of admirable wishes. Maybe a palmtop, if it was revealed to you that the baby will grow into a computer scientist. Or a musical instrument, if you believe will be 'THE NEXT BIG TALENT'. Get him a toy stethoscope and wish him well should he consider Medicine. A toy aeroplane should he consider a career in aeronautics.

2016 has come with another opportunity to right some of these wrongs. There will be so many newborns this year. Please visit with kingly gifts.

Having presented their gifts to the child they found in the manger, in a dream they were warned not to return to king Herod. So, they followed another route to their respective kingdoms.
Have you ever woken up from a sleep and discover you had exactly the same dream with your neighbour or friend or brother or mother etc??? 

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