Think back over Christmases past. Did you receive anything you didn’t expect to receive? Many times those are the best presents. They reflect thought, care and love of the giver. Do you think it will happen again this year? Could you receive an unexpected gift that will knock your socks off? Perhaps you will be the giver of such a gift this year. I hope that you are both the giver and receiver of an great unexpected gift this year. Hold onto your socks!
The first Christmas was full of unexpected giving. The world was not expecting the arrival of a newborn king. The magi were not thinking they would find the king in a stable. You and I could not expect God to send us a Savior. And the shepherds did not forsee angels coming to them in the fields at night. Then an angel spoke to them and said, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” Unexpected news indeed! But news we all need to believe in order to receive the best unexpected gift of all time, salvation.
Reluctant Retiree 