Give

 

When Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all His glory. Colossians 3:4

Well, our annual Life Group ‘White Elephant Gift Exchange’ was another success despite another minor dispute between our sons about whose gift belongs to who… Elliott, our oldest, opened one of the last gifts of the night and struck gold when he selected the gift bag containing a battery-operated chicken that danced to the classic and yet annoying 'Chicken Dance.'  Of course, Elijah really wanted the chicken and for one of the first times that I can recall, the boys peacefully traded their gifts with one another. This was a pretty big deal to witness as they are always bickering about which toy belongs to who and so on...

For most of us as grown adults, sharing is still a hard concept to grasp. I believe it is due to our fallen and sinful nature to get rather than give and our thirst to accumulate rather than relinquish. As followers of Christ, we are called to share our love, time, faith, resources, talents, and money with others. People who do share and give are promised the benefits of being generous, which are far greater than the fleeting moments of receiving.

When you realize how much God has shared and given to you, it's hard not to want to go and give and share with others in return.

This Christmas season, think of what you have that you can generously share or give to others...