“The Birthday Party,” part 3

…after the baby is born, name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.  Matthew 1:21

 The guests bring games that have only half the pieces, snacks that have been half-eaten, and they stay for only half the party.   The birthday boy mentions that he has never given less than everything for any of his friends. 

             Over the past few weeks, we’ve watched this boy get disappointed over and over as his friends have ignored him and have given him useless items for his birthday.  This week we will celebrate Christmas.  It is Jesus’ birthday we celebrate; yet many people act as if Jesus has nothing to do with it.  They buy gifts for everyone and forget about Jesus.  They spend time at parties and events, but spend no time in prayer and worship to the Lord. 

            When Jesus came to this earth, He came to give us everything.  We should give everything we have to Him.  And there’s no better time to remember that than at the celebration of His birthday.