Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh (and possibly a little boredom)

 

"And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh."

Matthew 2:11

 

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh...gifts worthy of the King, the Lord of all the universe.  As we approach Christmas, I got to thinking about these three gifts.  We all know the value in gold, but what about this Frankincense and Myrrh stuff?  What about it would lead someone to believe it to be valued along with gold and worthy of JESUS!?  Could you imagine picking out that birthday gift!?  For many of us, we would give Jesus our most valued possessions. 

 

Myrrh is a shrub-like bush that has been used medicinally since...well...forever really.  Did you know that the Egyptians used to use it during the mummification process?  And that myrrh and frankincense were oils used in anointing and burials?  Although that is interesting, here are just a few things that myrrh can do:

 

 

Health Benefits: Checks microbial growth, tightens gums and muscles and stops hemorrhage, helps cure cough and cold, stops fungal growth, stimulates discharges and systems, removes gases, good for stomach, gives relief from phlegm, promotes sweating, helps wounds heal quickly and protects them from infection, boosts protection against diseases, improves circulation and protects from rheumatism & arthritis, boosts health and immunity, sedates inflammation, clears spasm.

 

 

I personally keep a bottle of myrrh essential oil at my house.  It's uses are many and it is a power packed essential oil. 

 

Now let's look at Frankincense, which is also a shrub-like brush.  Both myrrh and frankincense are harvested by taking the sap from the bark of the plant.  Frankincense has a very pleasant aroma and was the base of many perfumes until most turned to synthetics(boohoo).  Here is what Frankincense can do:

 

 

Health Benefits: Protects wounds against septic, fights infections, induces contractions in gums, muscles and blood vessels, removes gases, heals scars, keeps cells healthy and promotes their generation, promotes digestion, increases urination, promotes menstruation, cures cough and cold, sedates anxiety and inflammations, tones up body, ensures good health of uterus, promotes healing of wounds.

 

 

Unless you're like me, you are bored to tears right now.  It's okay, I get it.  I did warn you.

 

Buuuuut, aren't you glad you know why you too should consider using these two amazing, God worthy plants???  Go get yourself some!