Wednesday, December 2, 1998
Wednesday, December 2, 1998
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these
things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33
NRSV)
I read a few years ago a story about a store the was jammed with last minute
Christmas shoppers, and the lines to the cashier's were very long. And of course
there was nobody helping people with their questions on the floor of the store. Amid
the madhouse, the telephone rang in the mail order department. The caller asked if
the store had any copies of a popular book left, and if they did she would like two of
them. "Just a minute," said the clerk. After checking, the clerk informed the caller
that there were some books left and said, "That will be $24. Do you want us to send
them C.O.D.?" "Oh, never mind sending them," said the caller, I'll pay cash. Just
bring them up to the front of the store... I'm the one standing by the pay phone."
This is a busy season, but there is a lot more to Christmas than shopping. I recently
read a Christmas card that clearly reveals what our focus should be this Christmas.
"If our greatest need was for information,
"If our greatest need was for technology,
"If our greatest need was for pleasure,
"If our greatest need was for money,
BUT SINCE OUR GREATEST NEED IS FOR FORGIVENESS,
Prayer: Dear God, please forgive me, as I accept Jesus into my heart today and everyday.
Amen.
Ronald Newhouse, Texas, USA
God would have sent an educator."
God would have sent a scientist."
God would have sent an entertainer."
God would have sent an economist."
GOD SENT A SAVIOR.