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Daily Devotion
Verse Number:
Matthew 2:16
Verse:
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years or under.
Devotion:
If you looked at the square painting from a distance, it could be hard to guess its value. Were it a Picaso, it might be priceless. If it were by the guy with one too many lawn ornaments in his yard, it might be worthless!

It turns out the square painting was created by an artist who lives with a number of physical and mental disabilities. His family simply states as fact that his is a two-year old’s brain living in a middle-aged body.

The artist lives a rich life, mostly because of those who love him. Maybe he lives a fuller life than materially blessed people whose spiritual maturity resembles that of a two-year old! God alone assesses those things. We do well to see the wealth and poverty in all our lives.

Yesterday, we read how Jesus was brought gifts befitting a king. Today, we encounter Herod as he vents his rage on the two-year olds of Bethlehem. The birth of the Savior comes at a grievous price! Homicidal rage turns out to be the “gift” of that king.

One Christmas, the artist gave the square painting to his church. Framed and displayed with pride, everyone immediately recognized it for what it was! Made by a loved child of God, it too was a gift from a king!
Prayer:
Giving God, help me to create, then share! Amen.

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