Don’t Miss Out on

Christmas – Part II

The missionary teacher told her class about the real meaning of Christmas.  It is the celebration of the birthday of God’s Son Jesus.  The reason Christians give gifts to one another is in honoring Christ and the gift of eternal life.  The thoughtfulness and kindness toward others is a response to the grace we have received from God.

A few days later on Christmas Day there was a rare beautiful shell placed on her desk.  A smiling young boy stood beside it.  The teacher was truly moved because she knew the boy had travelled a long distance to the beach and back. When she commented on the effort, the boy replied, “Long walk part of gift”. 

Is all the effort you put into celebrating Christmas a response to God’s offer of grace in Jesus Christ?  Is your activity around gift-giving an expression of kindness toward others in Jesus’ name?  Are there certain things you should just stop doing?  Are there certain things worth taking on at this time?

We don’t want to miss out on Christmas!

Your brother in Christ,

Christopher

The Rev. Christopher P. Leighton

Rector