By J. RICHARD CHASE
They journeyed long, hard days to present their gifts. But God’s gift surpasses all. He did more than pause a moment to think of our needs. He sent His only Son. The familiar John 3:16 begins by showing the depths of sacrifice: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son .. . Further, God’s Son, Jesus Christ, was given that He might die on a cross that we might have eternal life. Here is more than thought: here is sacrifice. God could have given silver and gold, He could have given from His ability to create beauty. But He gave what demanded the most sacrifice. He demonstrated love in giving His Son. At this Christmas season, we will have many friends and acquain tances who will rate only a thought. In a busy world, that may be better than nothing. But we fool no one but ourselves when we say that it is only the thought that counts. For those we love, we sacrifice. The logical conclusion is, how much do we love our Lord? Do we give of our substance and self to everyone but Him? Is He left with a fleeting thought, prompted only by guilt on Christmas day? In response to God’s gift of the Prince of Peace, let us give sacrificially. Let us give, above all, ourselves. Page 5
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