"They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way." - Matthew 2:10-12
As a parent, I can only imagine what was going through Joseph and Mary's minds -- I can remember that feeling of "now what", after bringing our first home from the hospital - so much preparation and excitement, and now that he's here - our lives have changed.
But for Mary and Joseph, not only are they having these feelings, but they ALSO have unexpected visitors once again - remember, in the previous days, shepherds are drawn from their work in the fields to pay similar homage to her baby (and lest we forget, visits by Gabriel and a very excited cousin). But now, visitors from far away are standing with them - drawn by the stars and directed by God - and all because of her baby. And they even brought presents!
Perhaps God's way of reminding them once again - this is no ordinary child. And these things will continue to happen when you're the parents of the child of God.
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