December 25, 2006
READ: Matthew 2:11-15
Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God. Romans 12:1
A little boy was somewhat perplexed by all the exchanging of presents on Christmas morning, for he had been taught in Sunday school that it was the birthday of the Savior. Finally, after a long period of silence, he asked, Mommy, when are we going to give Jesus His present? I thought it was His birthday!
Strange, isnt it, that most of us give gifts to everyone but the One whose birthday we celebrate. A good question we might ask ourselves is this: What am I going to give to the Lord Jesus this Christmas? If you have never trusted in Him as your Savior, the thing He desires most from you is a believing heart. Why not put your faith in Jesus sacrificial death on the cross so you can be saved from your sins?
If by faith you already know Christ as your Savior, then the most wonderful thing you can do this Christmas is to present to God the one gift He most desires to receive from youyour body (Rom. 12:1).
Our bodies are to be used for Gods purposes. Because we have accepted the gift of salvation from Him, its only reasonable that we should present ourselves to the Father. When we give ourselves, we give the one Christmas present that truly fits the occasion!
Thank you Mayor, Merry Christmas.