…they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down and worshiped him; and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts…   –Matthew 2:11

Notice how the Wise Men reacted when they saw Jesus.  First, they fell down and worshiped him.  Second, they opened their treasures; and finally, they presented him gifts.

His very being and presence bid them to fall down and worship him.  When was the last time you fell down to worship him?

They had been seeking him for some time, and they had come prepared—because they brought treasures.  If you have been seeking him, do you come prepared with what you treasure?  Treasure: riches, fortune, wealth, something of value. Have you given him something of value lately?

Why did they give him of their treasures? Giving is a way to express love.  When the Wise Men found the one of their pursuit, they worshiped him and confirmed their worship by giving gifts to express their love.

Let’s give him of our treasures, as small as they may be; but we show him we love him by giving him ourselves; he treasures that more than silver or gold.