Matthew 2:11

And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Some like suspense thrillers, some like comedy or drama, I love biography.  I reflect often on the lives of those who have made a difference, their struggles and triumphs.  I have immensely enjoyed introducing famous people who are either getting an award, making a speech, or celebrating a birthday. All of those memories would pale in comparison with the opportunity afforded the Three Wise Men in Matthew 2:11. 

It would be a custom to present gifts to a king, and truly in the Orient it was common to appear before a person of royal descent with presents.  The Wise Men go beyond that as their gifts were divinely guided.  As King they had sought Him, as such they worshipped Him, and the presents are in full harmony with the character of the King.  The gold speaks of His divine and kingly glory, the frankincense of the fragrance of His life, as Son of God in power; and myrrh, the balsamic juice of Arabian myrtle, which is used for burial, speaks of His death. 

Some would see these gifts as a fulfillment of Isaiah 60:6, but that is not the case here.  Gold and frankincense are mentioned, but not myrrh.  Further study shows that this is when the Gentiles come to pay homage to the King who has come again in power and glory, and take His place as the King of kings, (and thus no need for myrrh, which speaks of His death).