CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY

At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight.” ---Matthew 11:25-26 NKJV Being a Christian is like having Christmas every day. Every day God has gifts for us. But we have to be like children to receive from God. My biggest struggle with unchildlikeness is that I go to God’s word or church or a small group meeting thinking that there’s not going to be anything there for me, nothing to meet my need, encourage or inspire me. Or I think that since I’m already familiar with a particular truth, it’s not going to help me grow. The truth is that God’s word, from His book or from His people, is encouraging and inspiring, and meets needs. We just need to have the attitude of children on Christmas morning. God has wondrous things for us, not only in His promises, but also in His commands, which are given for our benefit (Psalm 119:18). Look for those blessings. Open up those gifts!