Christmas List

"For to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

It's almost Christmas day. The day we celebrate our Lord and Saviour's birth. Most of us have finished shopping or making presents for all our family and friends on our list. Just a few more hours and those we love will receive their gifts that we have taken the time to find for them and in return we will be opening gifts that they have given to us.

It can be a wonderful season for us as we think about giving to others. It doesn't have to be an expensive present, just something that shows them our love and thankfulness for them. It's a time when we think about the homeless and those who are lonely, sick, or in prison. It reminds us to think of someone other than ourselves.

But when was the last time we put Jesus on our Christmas list? Or how do we acknowledge that He is in the list? We remember His words, "when you do it for others, you do it for me" but do we understand the meaning behind that? Scripture tells us that we are being changed into the image of Christ and that is something most of us yet can't grasp the meaning. I know what it means to me...but what does it mean to you? Have you thought about being like Christ Jesus? Do you recognize Christ Jesus in others? This is how we give our gifts to Christ. For all who belong to Him are being changed into His image. Is Jesus on your Christmas list?

Happy birthday Jesus!