Matthew 2:11—On entering the house, they saw the child with
Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their
treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Christmas is the time of year when we give and receive
gifts. In our consumer-obsessed culture,
gifts tend to be tangible, often-times expensive, and frequently numerous. Even as I’m considering gifts for my own
children, I’m struggling to find a balance in the melee of stuff they “want”
and “need.” Giving doesn’t seem to mean
as much, though, when we are giving things to people who don’t really need more
things. So, I’m challenging myself this
Christmas season to reimagine giving. I
want to give to those who really need it.
And for my loved ones, who fortunately are not in need of things, I want
to give them something that touches their soul, that feeds their spirit, and that
makes them a better them. Will you
accept the challenge to give in a way that makes a difference this Christmas?
Today as you pray and meditate on His Word, praise God for
the perfect gift of His Son. Rejoice in
God’s divine imagination that He would give us such a beautiful and
life-changing gift. Ask God to inspire
you to reimagine Christmas this year so that your giving would advance His
Kingdom and change the lives of those around you.
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