The magi had been among the first to welcome the Redeemer. Their gift was the first that was laid at His feet. And through that gift, what privilege of ministry was theirs! The offering from the heart that loves, God delights to honor, giving it highest efficiency in service for Him. If we have given our hearts to Jesus, we also shall bring our gifts to Him. Our gold and silver, our most precious earthly possessions, our highest mental and spiritual endowments, will be freely devoted to Him who loved us, and gave Himself for us.

Det var Satan meget om at gøre, at lukke det guddommelige lys ude fra verden, og han brugte al sin list for at tilintetgøre Frelseren. Men han, som aldrig slumrer eller sover, vågede over sin elskede Søn. Han, som havde ladet mannaen regne ned fra himmelen til Israel, og som havde skaffet Elias mad i hungersnødens tid, sørgede for et tilflugtsted i et fremmed land til Maria og barnet Jesus. Og ved hjælp af gaverne fra vismændene fra et hedensk land sørgede Herren for midler til rejsen til Ægypten og opholdet som udlændinge i et fremmed land.