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12/18/2023
ChristmasMonday Matters-December 18, 2023
Everyday Christmas Pageant Yesterday I giggled thinking of the preschool nativity scene at our church so many years ago. I figured little Mary must be suffering from postpartum because she wanted nothing to do with baby doll Jesus and each time the babe was set back on lap by Preschool Joseph, she’d let the doll roll down her little legs where she’d kick Him, irritated that He was in the way. What held her attention were the gifts the wise men had brought, and it was the gold container which she held in her lap. A little boy sheep character noticed the babe, but he too tossed him aside. The audience was all giggling, but a point was made. Often, we’re the same, only interested in serving God for what He can do for us rather than serving Him for Who He is? Like little preschool Mary we seek His presents rather than His presence in our lives. Jesus came has a baby, fully God and fully man to forgive your debt of sin which you could never earn by your good works. Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God and live by what He did for you, and He’ll give you everything you need…everyday. Comments are closed.
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