In 6 days it will be Christmas day. The Christmas season on a whole is one of the most celebrated holiday seasons in a number of countries. It would be correct to say that every person in this country regardless of their religious belief is usually affected in some way by the Christmas season. The merchants are busy stocking and restocking their shelves, offering the latest and best in toys, appliances, electronics, and clothing, trying to satisfy the demand of shoppers giving them what they want and much more. There are also the shoppers who are very busy depleting the store shelves giving the merchants and credit card companies what they want, money. Some are finished shopping and are busy wrapping gifts, or hiding gifts, so that are can give what their children, other relatives, and friends want. Some are working extra hours to give themselves the extra cash they need to spend.
There is one word that seems to be evident it all the scenarios I just described and that is the word “Giving”. Hence we can come to the conclusion that the Christmas season is a time of Giving. I sometimes question how many times we really nail it by giving or receiving the perfect gift?
For me I just do not like shopping, the crowds are one thing, but the main reason is that some people are just too hard to shop for. Sometimes even when you are told the color you still get it wrong, for example a red sweater is not just a red sweater, because of the many shades of red, sometimes the size is off, or the brand is wrong, it may be too short too tight too…., (you can add yours) and sometimes even when you get it right, then they may have changed their mind and want something else. Did I hear somebody say GIFT CARD!!?
It seems that the “perfect” gift was always elusive. Why is this? I am so glad you ask. I believe it is impossible because THE PERFECT GIFT WAS ALREADY GIVEN, OVER 2000 YEARS AGO. The name on of this gift was JESUS CHRIST THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD.
Many thousands of years ago, My True love looked on earth and He saw some sinners that He truly loved. He tried different ways to wash away their sins, so He could have a relationship with them. No person or thing He tried was able to get the job perfectly done. Finally over 2000 years ago He looked at his son Jesus, perfect in every way and decided He would be the one. In obedience to His father’s will Jesus did not hesitate but left his home in Heaven and came down to earth. He was born in a manger to the virgin Mary, He was ridiculed, talked about, hated, and eventually was sacrificed on a cross, but as promised He rose up after 3 days with all power in his hand. He had accomplished His mission, to save the world from their sins, and also to heal all their diseases. Now He is at the right hand of God making intercession for us, and where He is we will also be.
As a matter of fact whatever you need this gift can provide. This gift is the right color, size, shape, and name brand. It is not battery operated, neither does He depend on electricity. It will never become outdated, will never spoil, and fits into every season of the year. All you need to do is to accept this gift, do not worry that you may mess it up, it does come with a manual (the Bible) that will show us how to operate it, so that we can maximize His potential. Every day you will discover new possibilities about this gift, and the more you share Him with others, the better He gets.
So for this very busy season as you give and receive gifts, remember what I have shared in this blog, and somehow start a conversation about this gift.
In His Service,