One of the most memorable Christmases in my life, was the one I spent with family in Colorado years back.
Christmas Eve was spent attending a candlelight service, where my niece sang "Sweet Little Jesus Child" accapella. It was very moving. Outside, the snow was gently falling.
On Christmas Day, as we sat in the diningroom eating Christmas dinner, we were treated to the site of a herd of deer strolling across
the yard outside. It was a "picture postcard" perfect Christmas!
As I remember that particular Christmas, my thoughts come back to the reality of the present...to the many people who are hungry, without a job, and don't know where the presents for their children this Christmas will come from.
The Lord has called each and every one of us to reach out to them. Yes, times are hard right now...but the Lord does not dismiss His calling to us to help the needy because of this. We are to give, and He says that if someone asks for our coat, we are to even give them our cloak also.
Have you opened your eyes to the needs around you lately? I promise you...there are many, if you will but look.
As you reach out in love to those in need...they will not only see your kindness, but they will see JESUS in you.
marcy
As I remember that particular Christmas, my thoughts come back to the reality of the present...to the many people who are hungry, without a job, and don't know where the presents for their children this Christmas will come from.
The Lord has called each and every one of us to reach out to them. Yes, times are hard right now...but the Lord does not dismiss His calling to us to help the needy because of this. We are to give, and He says that if someone asks for our coat, we are to even give them our cloak also.
Have you opened your eyes to the needs around you lately? I promise you...there are many, if you will but look.
As you reach out in love to those in need...they will not only see your kindness, but they will see JESUS in you.
marcy
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