Though we are in the middle of this hustle and bustle, shopping and buying, giving and loving. As we are putting up the mistletoe and the garland. Let’s not forget about playing that Christmas music now. Wow, do we have everything we want. That’s what we think. What are you wishing for this Christmas? Are you anxiously waiting for that perfect present? Jesus wants us to look beyond the wrapping paper and that visible gift. He wants us to look at the heart and love that goes deep down inside those gifts that we will receive and the ones we are going to be giving away.
Well, in God’s word He tells us in Luke 12:22–23:
Jesus said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious and troubled with cares about your life, as to what you will (have to) eat or about your body, as to what you will (have to) wear. For life is more than food and the body is (more) than clothes.”
And let’s add—Christmas is more than presents. You talk about wanting something. We all wished for our two front teeth. But Jesus says don’t be anxious for it—they will come. Has anyone heard the song “All I Want for Christmas is Jesus”? That is the song I am going to be singing this Christmas.
My prayer this Christmas is that we look for Jesus in our presents. All Jesus wants is for us to give Him our hearts behind the toys and the TVs and the rings and the other gifts. Toys will break and get lost. Things will get misplaced. Jesus, through those Christmas tree lights, shine your light through us this Christmas.
Ephesians 2:8-9 says:
“For it is by free grace that you are saved through faith. And this is not of yourselves, but it is by the gift of God.”
Are you looking for the most expensive gift? What about the biggest? Well, you will find that gift in Jesus Christ. This gift does not cost you any money, and He is everywhere you would want Him to be.
Revelation 22:17 says:
“The Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him who is listening say, Come! And let everyone who is thirsty and whoever desires to do it—let him come, take, drink the water of life without cost.”
Giving the gift of Jesus—giving ourselves away to be used by God—is the perfect gift anyone could ever ask for. So next time you walk by someone, just give them a handshake or a hello. Just give your time and the heart of God as your present this Christmas.