The mad rush of Christmas shopping has begun: The malls are packed with shoppers galore searching for the ultimate Christmas gift for friends and family. Many are thinking of how to out do someone else. Some are thinking of ways to express their love with a beautiful ring or necklace. And there are some who think of the perfect gag gift to bring a smile and laughter. And then there are those who really don't give Christmas a second thought.
Christmas has become a festive event with decorations, candies, cookies and cakes. Folks partying, shopping and celebrating for all the wrong reasons. It makes me sad to think of how much time and effort some folks put into their "holidays" without considering how very blessed we are to even have Christmas.
There is so much controversy over "Christ"mas that it nearly makes me ill. The news last week about a man being shot over a game has grieved my spirit so much. I can imagine all the demons were dancing and having a ball over that one.
Christmas to me is a time to be with family. To show them how much you love them. Gift giving is not wrong, for the Bible teaches us that it is better to give than to receive. But have we forgotten that it also teaches us that we should give out of the goodness of our heart not expecting anything in return?
Too many folks today think by giving something of themselves gives them the right to expect something back. That is not giving. I'm so glad that when God gave His only begotten Son, that He didn't change His mind and take Him back. That would be like offering someone a key to the only door out of prison and then change their mind. I call that cruelty. God is not cruel; He is loving, kind and compassionate and most of all He is a giving God.
We all know the story well; The birth of Jesus. It's one that I will never grow tired of hearing. . Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Is your Inn too full to receive Jesus this year? Is your shopping cart full of trinkets and treasures that you have forgotten to make room for the Savior?
From Songs of Sharron Ministries: Have a very Merry "Christ"mas
Sharron Kay King
http://www.sharronkayking.com
Author: AGM
| Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 12/01/2006
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So true. Saddly we waste presious time scrambling over a purchase instead of thinking of the Reason for the Season. The perfect gift would be to supply a poor family with a Christmas meal and not tell them where it came from and don't run back to your church and brag on what you did for Jesus either. That is precious. So is your heart underneath this article. I pray your Christmas Holidays are full of love and passion for JESUS. He is no longer that little baby in the stable. He is no longer a dead man on a cross. He is sitting at the right hand of GOD making intersession for you and me. In fact HE is still giving to us every day. What can we do for HIM this year?
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