The Birthday above all birthdays is less than a week away. The entire world has been invited to the party. "Um, don't you normally bring gifts for the birthday child?" And then you realize, "What do I have to offer Jesus?" It's a scary idea to think you're showing up to the biggest party of the year with nothing to bring. "Well, it doesn't matter, God owns everything- doesn't He?" True, but remember this, He gave us free will. He may have died for us to live, but it is still required of us to give our lives back to Him. People have lent their families, armies, countries, lives to the death...But what can we, today, offer God? We will offer that which He most desires... Our hearts. "Hearts?! You just said people gave up their lives! And fought wars!" ...We're in a war now. Since Lucifer's Fall we've been in a war. That is why He needs us. We're called to be His warriors, His Lions, and take up our crosses and spears and join Him in this battle.
So this Christmas, as we celebrate our Savior's birthday, the birthday that spilt time and the course of history itself, be sure to bring your gift. Ask God to make you a new being through the washing of Christ's blood. Beg for Mercy and recieve His peace. Start 2011 with a new outlook on life, one seen through His eyes.
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