Christmas is just around the corner and I would like to urge you to wish for the Savior this season. My daughter put it in perspective for me the other day. The oldest one was asked what she wanted for Christmas, and she thought long and hard, and when little kids do that you never know what is about to come out of their mouth.
She said, "I would like a bag for my Bible."
That floored me - First, because going through my mind were the things i would have asked for at age 7. Or age 37. Secondly, I realized I am much more materialistic than i thought.
My children don't have long lists of stuff for Christmas. And the girls are continuing to teach me what I should ask for each year. Let me leave you with Scripture.
Matthew 19:13-14, says, "13Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
I don't want to be caught this Christmas wishing for stuff and miss the Savior. I also don't want to get in the way of those that want to see Him, like the disciples. The disciples missed Him time and again, and they were the ones that spent the most time with Jesus.
Among those gathered at the Manger, the first visitors had the chance to see gold and other fine things - but the thing that mattered most was the Savior. The Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God in Baby Form, Prince of Peace peacfully sleeping, Everlasting God in a frail human form.
As my daughter learns more Scripture, she is going to discover the Word Made Flesh, she won't be able to help it. God will speak to her. This season, don't forget the REASON for it, and allow Him to speak to you.
Whitt Out
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