Christmas Presents

What did you get for Christmas? No, not that! What did you get Jesus for his birthday celebration? We've got this holiday all backwards! I've been looking through the new testament for Jesus' list. In Matthew there is the Great Commission "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19&20 NIV
Buying for Jesus is just like when I'd ask Mom what presents she wanted; she'd say she wanted her children to get along and to help around the house.Jesus wants us to feed his sheep, at least that is what he asked of Peter. See John 21:15-25.Somehow that sounds like helping around the house.
The part about getting along with each other, seems to be what we call the Christmas spirit. Jesus would really, really like it if the Christmas spirit was a year round occurance.Here's another good memory verse for you."By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35 There's your New Year's Resolution. Keep on reading that Bible.