His Gift, Our Gift

"What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb,

If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part-

Yet, what can I give Him? Give my heart." Christina Rossetti

"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

"The Greatest Gift in all the world, is Jesus!" Ron Hamilton

"Christmastime is here...." Charlie Brown

There is always a lot to think about during this time of year.  The world thinks about time off from work and holiday vacations, giving and receiving extravagant gifts; standing in long lines so their children can tell 'Santa' what they want to find under their decorated Christmas trees.

Oblivious to the true meaning of Christmas.

Christians prepare for Christmas Programs, exchange Christmas Cards, pin 'Jesus is the Reason for the Season' on our jackets and look forward to our time spent with family; often so busy, that we too, can be oblivious to the true meaning of Christmas.

But if we were to pause, take a deep breath, and really meditate on The Gift of Christmas, nothing else will really matter.  We would realize that all the hustle and bustle was unnecessary.  Instead of feeling 'stressed' we would remember how 'blessed' we really are.

It's amazing when you really think about it.  How God so loved the world, that He became man.  Born of a virgin, wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a manager.  God, leaving the Throne of Heaven to spend His first moments on earth in a stable.  And then to grow, age to age, being tempted like we are tempted, and yet remained without sin, for the sole purpose to pay for our sins on the Cross of Calvary. To redeem us back to Himself.  But His life did not end there.  No, He rose victorious and is once again seated on God's Right Hand in Heaven.

So, what are you thinking about this Christmas?

    God help us to remember God's Gift to us...

        and may it encourage us to do more for Him...

            But that's just me!

"Our life is a gift from God.  What we do with our life is our gift to Him."

A.R. Bernard