Have you ever gone shopping in the days after Christmas? Am I the only one, or is there something quietly depressing about all those markdown stickers? I have to admit, on one hand, I enjoy getting some Christmas supplies for next year at far more reasonable prices than usual. But there’s something kind of melancholy about those last few bags of ribbon or forlorn toys, sitting on nearly empty shelves. Two days ago, what was shiny and new (and full priced) is now dingy, old, and used looking. What a letdown!
And what a contrast to the real gift of the season. Jesus has been our gift for over 2,000 years and He is still new and exciting and worth more than any possession in the world. He continues to offer us more than we deserve and more than we could imagine. Jesus paid full price for this gift – the price of His life which can never be discounted. If we accept His gift, we will never, ever be let down.
What a striking difference between what the world holds up as the reason for the season and the real Gift! God has always known the gift we need and it will always hold the highest value. Now that’s a reason to celebrate.
