Under the Parsonage Roof by Althea S. Miller
A SON IS GIVEN T he Christmas season is upon us and the heart of this mother is heavy because this “holy” day has deterio rated to a “ holiday.” With an attitude of how-much-can-I-get and how-little- can-I-give, feverish preparations and whirlwind activities are the order of the day. “Mother, why don’t we do a lot of fancy decorating for Christmas the w a y m o s t p e o p l e d o ? Aren’t we happy about Christmas?” “Yes, we are, Sharon. There is never a Christmas but what we thank God for the incarnation of His Son. Jesus Christ was God and He came bringing salvation to all who will accept Him. But fancy decorations and expensive gifts for each other and going into debt to make a big splurge do not make for a Christ-hon- oring Christmas. Since Christmas is the time when we celebrate the birth of Christ, it seems to me we should give gifts to Him rather than to each other.” “How can we give gifts to Jesus? He’s not here on earth.” “You are right, dear, in one re spect. We cannot see the Lord with our eyes. But His presence is with us and He is in those of us who love Him. I’m sure you can think of some gifts we can give to Him.” “Would it be a gift to Jesus if we gave money to help a missionary go to Africa to tell boys and girls how to be saved?” “ Indeed it would be, and one with eternal value. Amy gift I might give to you or you to me could be broken or used up within a few months. But a soul saved is for all eternity. Per haps some day, if our Lord should tarry, you can give Him the gift He wants most from us all, that is your self. You’ve told me you want to be a missionary. Don’t ever lose that vision or desire, honey. When the day comes that daddy and I see you children giving yourselves to the Lord in active service we will rejoice because we will have given Him the best gift possible.” This parsonage family greets all our reader-friends across the nation. We pray God’s richest blessing upon you as together we remember: “For unto you is born this day . . . a Sav iour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2 : 11 ).
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