Gifts

Gifts

It happened more than two thousand years ago

according to the true story of old

that wise men presented gift to baby Jesus.

Costly gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense.

Gifts meant for a King

these wise men did bring

as they came and bowed down to worship Him

Today we sing about this in a hymn:

We three kings of orient are.

Bearing gifts we traverse afar -

field and fountain,

moor and mountain

following yonder star...

To the Christ Child they presented their gifts

after traveling over sandy drifts.

From the far east they came

to the town of Bethlehem.

Today we give gifts at Christmas

because of their example to us

from these wise men who brought royal presents

to the King who still lives in our presence.

Have you thought about what gifts you could give to Jesus

as you prepare to celebrate another Christmas?

Not costly gifts but divine gifts.

Gifts that will lift someone's spirit.

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C Comfort the Comfortless

So many people are in bondage -

to depression, addiction, or rage.

They are searching for an answer.

The answer is found in the Savior.

H Help the Helpless

Yes, bad things do happen to good people

rendering many good people unable.

Be an encourager to someone today.

Encouragement will be recalled day after day.

R Right Delights

Does your inner attitude

match your outer attitude?

Replace this fight

with right delights.

I Imitate Christ

When Jesus Christ was reviled,

he did not revile again.

Do not pay back while reviled?

Be like Christ again and again.

S Surrender Selfishness for Selflessness

We live in a me-me-me, more-more-more generation,

seemingly never content with our situation.

Many others wish they had it as good as you do.

Many something you have will bless someone - or two.

T Thank the Thoughtful

Have you ever thought to thank

those who everyday make

our lives a little easier?

Do so before you get busier.

M Meditate on Memorization

With Scripture to guide you

let's live by God's rules.

Peace, joy, and contentment will follow

when you memorize and follow.

A Abandon Abundance

Are you caught up in materialism?

It's another form of idol-ism.

Realize God will supply.

He even likes to surprise.

S Share the Savior

Christmas is a perfect time

to share the Savior so take time

to pass on the good news to those you come in contact with.

Sharing the Savior is the most perfect Christmas gift to give.

On coming to the house,

they saw the child with his mother Mary,

and they bowed down and worshiped him.

Then they opened their treasures

and presented him with gifts of

gold and of incense and of myrrh.

Matthew 2:11

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