Thursday, December 20, 2007

How many wise men?

"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea
In the days of Herod, the king,
Behold there came wise men from the east..."
The Bible does not count the wise men,
But we do.
Why?
Are we so determine to quantify the world
That we fail to know the quality of our surroundings?
Is a person's worth counted in dollars or
How well they serve others?
I fear the answer, so I pray.
"Lord, make me a servant in your image,
today, tomorrow and eternity."
There were three gifts:
"Gold, and frankincense,
And myrrh."
As Christmas comes,
Let me offer gifts to God:
Generosity,
Faith,
And mission.

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