Hope has been at the forefront of my mind lately. I’ve been hopeful for specific things to come. I thought I caught a glimpse of something that got me excited. And, maybe I did, but that hope is being challenged and I’m now filled with overwhelming doubt.
Read more...Have you ever wondered why the Magi gave Mary, Joseph and Jesus gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh? Gold makes sense, but why frankincense and myrrh? After all, if the gifts themselves weren’t important, why were they mentioned?
All three were treasures, rich with meaning. That’s just how God works. So many hidden messages in just one word. One story. The significance of these gifts should not be overlooked.
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