Over the last two weeks we talked about the gifts of Gold and Frankincense

Myrrh is a aromatic, sap-like resin derived from a small Commiphora myrrha tree

It was commonly used in perfume mixtures and especially for embalming a body during Jesus’ day

Today Myrrh is still used for many things:

Inhaled, it is used to help congestion, respiratory issues and coughing,

It is used topically to prevent hair loss, give younger looking skin

It can be use medicinally to heal wounds, stop infection, and calm inflammation, among other things

One of the most common uses was by the Egyptians, as they used it during the mummification process

Which is probably how it came to be used as embalming fluid

While Myrrh has so many positive qualities, this isn’t what I want you to know most about it

You see, myrrh would eventually be used to anoint Jesus’ body before burial

Perhaps the wise men, having learned the prophecy of the Messiah from Daniel, knew more than we thought

Myrrh certainly represents Jesus as the Savior through His death burial and resurrection

Perhaps, the wise men were just bringing gifts suitable for royalty

Either way, we know that these three gifts were more than just gifts; they were telling of the things Jesus would be

Jesus is the gift from God to save the world. His death burial and resurrection was the ultimate purpose of His birth

He came that we might have life and have it abundantly

He came into the world to save the lost

He is our King, and He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

He is our high priest that sits at the right hand of the Father and intercedes on our behalf

He came as a child, and died as the perfect sacrifice for your sins and mine

He is the ultimate Christmas gift, and I pray that you have received Him today.