Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Friday, December 20 – SPEND LESS



So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.    –Luke 2:16 (NRSV)
Those nomadic men of the fields had little with them besides their garb, scrip (carry bag), sling, rod & staff and a flute.  When they followed the calling of the angel, they hurried to find the promised Savior.  [It is told that some later travelers came long distances and brought the finest gifts to the little Christ child.]  Yet the shepherds are not remembered for bringing any gift at all:  well, not one of monetary value that is.  I wonder if they brought something even more precious.  Is the giving of yourself maybe priceless? 
What do you have to offer your Lord?  Here I am, Lord. Lou Hanson

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