Truth Made Clear

Matthew 2:1-12 Gold, frankincense and myrrh are well known as the gifts of the wise men. No doubt, these were meant to be representative of the products of the nation from which they came, and as such, they represent the first homage or respect paid by the Gentiles or the nations to the Jewish King and Messiah. A day is coming when all people everywhere will acknowledge Him as King and Messiah. These men were the first from among the Gentiles. The three gifts do not mean there were three wise men, nor do we know their names. Much ambiguity exists about the visit of the wise men because Matthew's account is brief and therefore limited in detail. As the first representatives of the Gentiles or nations to give homage to the King of the Jews, these men represent us. They represent the truth that God has caused light to shine in the darkness. 1 John 4:9 tells us: In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so tha