Luke 6:38 says "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you".
Ahh, the word, giving! So many examples we have to refer to. Perhaps, it was in the book of Ruth, where Boaz gave immensely and made provision for one of the field hands, Ruth without measure. Then there was the story of Paul in the book of First Corinthians, (chapt. 9) where he left his past as a Pharisee and his rights as an apostle. He laid both aside because they often got in the way of his leading the Gentiles. Or we can always look at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. God gave His only Son to cover our sins. This event will forever be looked upon as the most giving, sacrificial act of kindness one could imagine. With all these examples, how is it that the meaning of Christmas has changed so much? The commercialization of such a sacred time, has changed the way we celebrate the birth of Christ. Retail sales, commercials, media activity and other trends would have us to believe we are making purchases at great times, for great prices, for a great season. Yet, Jesus is the real reason for the Season! It all started with Him.
Jesus was born in a manger to a virgin mother and the celebration was of His coming, not of the gifts that were presented. As we quickly approach our next Christmas holiday, keep in mind where the concept came from and the true meaning of CHRISTmas. Enjoy what the birth of our Savior has meant to us collectively and as an individual; Remember the giving sacrifice that was made on his behalf; and ask Him in prayer, what and who he would have us give to this Season.
Let's get back to the reason for the Season. Let's regain focus and be elated to give as those before us.
Happy Holidays!!!
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