Every Christmas, our relatives would come to our house to celebrate this special day with our family.
After lunch, we would all gather in the living room and distribute the gifts. One Christmas I overheard my nephew asking his lolo, "Why do they always give us gifts? How come we don't give them any?"
To that his lolo replied, "It's because they have the money to buy gifts."
My nephew's comment struck me. I thought children were only concerned with what they will receive. My nephew, even in his young mind, knew the value of giving.
Christmas is Jesus' birthday. The irony is God gave us a gift: the gift of His only Son so that we might have life and have it in abundance. As early as September, we become busy making our Christmas gift list. Who makes it to our gift list: family, friends, officemates, special someone, etc.?
How about Jesus? Is He included in your list? What is your gift to Him?
A big smile. A warm hug. A listening ear. Sharing our time and talents. These are more than enough to brighten up someone's day and lift up a weary soul. As Jesus said in the Scriptures, "Whatever you do to the least of my brethren you do it for me." Have a meaningful Christmas, everyone. - Judith C (Didache, December 24, 2007).
REFLECTION:
What is your Christmas gift to Jesus?
Thank you Lord for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. In Him we have life at its fullness.
