The greatest gift...
...is one given
Christmas is a time for giving gifts, and for receiving them. We do this in recognition of the greatest gift ever offered, that of God’s own Son, Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice to reconcile the world to God and to save those who believe.
When it comes to Christmas gifts given among men, I enjoy giving more than receiving, but I am very grateful for those I receive. One gift for which I am very grateful is the gift of my readers. So today, as I celebrate the birth of the Lord, I also give thanks for all of you who take the time to consider my thoughts. You are clearly under no obligation to do so, and I appreciate the opportunity to stir your minds to contemplation and reflection.
I will have more for you to read in the next couple of days. Until then…
I've always loved giving. 'tis perhaps why I enjoy Christmas so much! It's an opportunity to give when people are receptive to being given something (even if it's just words of thought).
To give of one's self is the greatest gift of all.