What’s It Worth?

“A child has been born for us.  We have been given a son who will be our ruler.” 

Isaiah 9:6 (CEV)

 Props: baby doll, two five-dollar bills, decorative star

             This year at our church we’re going to have a Christmas play.  Let’s say that the director of the play has asked that everyone bring something that can be used in the play.  (Show baby doll).  One girl brought her favorite baby doll that she plays with every day.  She said, “I don’t mind if you use him as the Baby Jesus.”  A boy in the church went to work for his neighbors.  He worked very hard and earned ten dollars that could be used to help buy costumes for the play.  (Show two five-dollar bills).  And another girl took her time and put lots of work into making a star that could be hung above the manger during the play.  (Display star).  Which one of these gifts is the most valuable?  (Allow for response).  These gifts are equally valuable to God because each of the children gave his or her best.  It’s not so much what you give, but what your gift means to you and that you’re giving it from the heart.       

            This year, bring Jesus your very best.  Maybe you could share a toy with a friend or neighbor who doesn’t have as much as you.  Or it might be that if Jesus has blessed you with money, you could give a special offering to Him.  Another idea is to make something nice for someone and give it to them for Christmas.  These are just a few of the ways that we can give our best to Jesus on His birthday