I’m encouraged you have found them helpful!

I think Ted’s onto something. I see the magi and their lavish gift-giving as likely a call-back to the Israelites receiving the wealth of Egypt at the exodus. It would fit with all the other call-backs to Exodus in Matthew’s birth narrative 🤷‍♀️

Take your time. Be patient. Don’t expect every interaction with Scripture to yield immediate clarity. Don’t ask every interaction to microdose your emotions. The things you understand the best are often those you worked hardest to grasp. Wait on the Lord!

They are all winners.