Psalm 72.1-7, 10-14 and Matthew 2.1-12 

On this Epiphany Sunday, the Lectionary places before us the narrative of the Magi searching and finding the child Jesus, in Bethlehem.  Led by the star to the house where Jesus was, the Magi bow down and worship him, then “they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and of incense and of myrrh.”  But this privilege of presenting Jesus with gifts, is not unique to the magi!  We have the same privilege, through the giving of our Tithes and Offerings.  As we look at this new year, this account challenges us to reflect on the degree to which our giving demonstrates our view of the privilege it is to present our gifts to Jesus, and how it might increase in the coming year.