Opened Their Treasures

On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:11 NIV)

Today's prayer topics:

• The wise men traveled the farthest and perhaps understood the most about the Christ-child, his future, his sacrifice, and his provision for man. See how quickly they bowed in the presence of the Son of God and worshiped him. 
• Pray we continually bow down and worship our Savior and Lord, never losing sight of what he has done and is doing for us.
• Pray we open the treasures of our hearts and give him our hopes and dreams, our thoughts and ambitions, to offer them to him for his use and purpose and for our good.

Thank you for praying.

Answered prayers:

• Thankful for the gifts of goodwill and the favor of God upon Emmanuel College that has led us miraculously through many challenges this past year.
• Thankful for those who have given financial resources during the last few weeks with gifts ranging from $10 to $1000 and culminating in a donation of $50,000 this week. What generous Christmas gifts to honor our Lord, Emmanuel, the God who is with us!

Never give up unless its praise we give up to God; never give in except to give in to him.