Post by Murph on Dec 4, 2023 7:52:37 GMT -6
What can you give God for Christmas?
Christmas — what a special, wonderful time of the year! As a child growing up in the late 50’s and early 60’s, my older brother, younger sister and I all enjoyed the anticipation and activities of the season: decorating the Christmas tree, attending church services, looking at lights on houses, watching TV shows about Christmas and occasionally experiencing a snowy white Christmas in Kentucky. Even though my parents made a meager living, they always had gifts for us.
As I grew and matured, it occurred to me, “What can I get my parents as a gift? They have everything and I have nothing.” I had no job or source of money other than what I may have saved from my allowance or other odd jobs throughout the year. They had done everything for me, but what could I get for them? They brought me into this world, provided food, shelter, clothes, education, transportation, help when I was sick, safety, comfort and encouragement, plus the knowledge and spirit of God. How could I acknowledge their love and sacrifice? Both parents had to work to support their three children. I felt that I had nothing to offer them of monetary value to show my love and appreciation for all they had done for me.
After I accepted Christ in my teenage years, the same question occurred to me regarding my relationship with my Heavenly Father. What do I give to someone who has everything? God spoke and brought this world into existence. He created and owns everything. Yet even though each one of us has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, He still loves us, protects us, and wants only the best for us. He even allowed his son to endure a cruel death, just so that we can receive salvation and eternal life. So, as we enter this gift-giving Christmas season, consider the question, “What can we give to Almighty God both now and every day for the rest of our time on earth?”
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