Merry Christmas

So, I am a day late, but Merry Christmas!  We have had such a great couple of days with family celebrating the birth of Jesus. Then this morning we were able to skype with Lucy. She has on a Christmas dress and new hair!!!  She was walking and trying to talk and wave to us but seeing her definitely reinforced our efforts to get her here for medical care. She is still drooling quite a bit and seems to be dragging her right leg behind her as she walks. Praying for the Lord to open the doors for the medical visa or adoption to move soon!

I have been thinking a lot about Christmas gifts. So many presents have been unwrapped. Some that we love, some that we just aren't sure of. Some that we were thinking, "What were they thinking?"

I was thinking today that is sort of what it is like when we share the gift of Jesus with people. Some people think, "Yes...I love this gift...I can't wait to get home and use this new gift." Other people aren't quite sure about the gift..."Hmm...this is ok, not something I would get for myself, but thanks." And finally there are those who receive the gift and say, or at least think, "No, this isn't really for me."

I think the old saying that we use with our kids may also apply to this situation, "It's the thought that counts."

It's the fact that we shared the gift of Jesus that matters. What the person does with the offered gift is between them and God. We can only pray they accept openly and love our Lord.

So today, my sisters...I challenge you...share the ultimate gift...the gift of Jesus...share His love, share His story, share His salvation through grace alone...if nothing else, share this verse....

"For God so loved the world He sent His only son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

 John 3:16