“And if anyone gives even
a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I
tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward” (Matthew 10:42 NIV).
So
here we are in the heart of the Christmas shopping time. So I have decided to
help you get a new perspective about giving for Christmas. Since my husband and
I went to the missionary convention my perspective has changed so much because
of the videos I saw of people in desperate need. I want to share with others in
need this Christmas in a big way. One of the missions was a house that houses
young women who have been saved from sex slavery. They showed young girls being
found in a brothel and saved. It touched my heart so much. I went to their
booth and bought something so that all the money would go to help the girls at
the house. I was so convicted in my heart to help others and not want things
for myself this Christmas. Let’s face it. We are adults and what we need, we
can buy. Why not help someone else this Christmas instead. Ask others to
contribute to a charity instead of buying you a gift, or buy a toy and clothes
for a needy child instead. The gifts I give this year will be from sites that
help feed the hungry and help support those who are helping others.
Jesus’ whole ministry was one of helping
others. He himself went around healing the sick and helping others. He told us
to help others also. People, there are those who are suffering all around us, and
we truly need to meet their needs. Jesus spoke about helping others. He said,
“Come you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom
prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave
me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a
stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me” (Matthew
25:34-36 NIV). I truly challenge you to make others’ needs your first priority
this Christmas, and that you think about others more than yourself. It truly is
better to give than to receive.
Dear Lord,
There are needs all around
us. Help us to help others and truly fulfill your mission here on earth. Give
us the opportunity to bring happiness to those who do not know your love by
giving them hope that someone cares about them. Let us be your hands and give
to others with unconditional love.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
