He proceeded to give many examples that made you think. On how to appreciate the simple things that Christ give us, whether it's health or joy. As well as Salvation, I mind you.
The manager looked at the boy and said, "Why do you want that one? It's lame! It's leg is messed up. I'll let you have it for free!"
The boy looked at the manager and said, "I don't want it for free! He's worth as much as the rest! I'll give you all the change in my pocket ($2.37) and pay you 50 cents a month until he's paid off!"
The manager looked at him like how he was crazy. The manager said, "Well, don't you want one that you can run with? This dog is worthless and slow."
The boy replied, "Well I can't run that well either!" The boy showed the manager his leg underneath his jeans, his leg was in a metal brace. "That puppy deserves a home and someone to understand him. Someone who he can relate with."
This story was in a Chicken Noodle for the Soul book, according to my preacher.
God's and Jesus' love for us is like the little boy. Why would they be interested in sinful humans when they already have thousands of Angel's to glorify them?
God loved us so much, he sent his only begotten son to save us, to buy us. Just not for $2.37, but with Jesus' life. God is with us everyday at every moment, he relates with us and feels our pain, our joy, our restlessness, and when we are weak and lame.
Even though our sin has made our relationship with God impaired, He still sees the value in us.
The next example my preacher demonstrated is how Christians relate to the show "Winnie the Pooh."
Some Christians are like Piglet, where they are afraid of everything. They never trust God and become overwhelmed by everything that comes in sight.
Then there are Christians who are like Winnie the Pooh. They are content with what they have, and are always looking for the sweet things (honey) in life.
Also, there are Christians like rabbit. They are don't want to form a relationship with God, but do everything on their own and garden carrots.
Yet, there are Christians like Tigger. They bounce around with energy and bring joy to everyone!
I consider myself to be the most like Piglet. I worry about everything and easily become overwhelmed by everything that comes my way.
What this has to do with the birth of Christ is not many Christians are like Tigger.
Many Christians are afraid to speak with high energy and enthusiasm about the birth of Christ, including myself at times.
What makes Christmas a truly joyous holiday, in celebrating the birth of Christ, is that not only is it the beginning of new hope. But, God profiled his promise in the Old Testament!
In Isaiah 6:9, the Bible states:
"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His Kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this"
According to the Pastor at the church I attend at ECU, the New Testament compliments and adds to the Old Testament, not taking away from.
This goes to show, God always keeps His promises. The Birth of Jesus is a celebration of a Profiled Promise and Hope!
Have a Merry Christmas!
<3 KM
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