The Gift
It seems everyone has a suggestion for what gift we should
give others at Christmas. Apparently if
you truly love your spouse you will buy them a new car, or maybe even two, one
for each of you. The list for children
is pretty much endless but you can be sure there is a hefty price tag attached
to those that are the “best” in the eyes of the merchants.
The Thursday after Thanksgiving is called “black Thursday” because
there are many businesses whose balance sheets begin showing a profit on that
day. That is the day when we are
supposed to drive all over town, fight our way through the doors and push through the crowds to get that one item that we just must have, either for us or our
loved ones.
I see black Thursday in a different way. To me it represents the fact that the meaning
of Christmas has been lost in the desire for earthly things. I have no doubt that it is a wonderful day
for Satan; just look at all the greed, envy, anger and inhumanity that takes
place. There is very little, if any, love for the person who just got the last of anything; shouting and even
fights break out. Where is Christmas in
this mess?
There is a lovely lady who lives in my neighborhood with whom I’ve
become friends. She lost her husband a
little over three years ago and is still in deep grief for her loss. I noticed a couple of days ago the van
belonging to one of her grandson’s in her driveway. He is staying with her through Christmas; her
eyes lit up with love when she told me.
That is a Christmas gift to top all!
His love and visit is the best gift he could possibly have given.
Tomorrow night is Christmas Eve. It may be too late to get that prized gift
you were searching for but it’s not too late to visit, or even just call, a friend or relative who might be alone for the holidays.
The gift of your love and caring is worth far more than any gift that
could be purchased.
Lord, You
gave us the greatest gift.
You gave us
salvation.
By Your love
we are saved.
May we share
the gift of love with others.
Amen
It is true what you say in this letter and I have noticed I have been in error of seeing what is really important, and that is the gift of love. I will take this letter and I will reach out to those I love because although I do the things I don't want to do and dont do that which I should do I will listen to counsel and push through my selfish wants, put them aside, to give to those that which Christ has given to us, comfort,peace, are care that goes on and on from grace to grace and deep calling to deep. I love you Jesus and I thank God for your sacrifice. Amen
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