A question for Christmas Eve, since many will be leaving Jesus behind for presents and many other things Christmas related. There's a story in the Bible of a blind man who heard Jesus was coming to town, and also knowing Jesus could heal him, he called out for Jesus. Eventually Jesus asked people to bring this bland man to Him, then this happened.
Mark 10:50 ~ The blind man jumped up, left his coat there, and went to Jesus. (NCV)
This mane left his coat behind. It doesn't seem like much in our culture, but think about it. He would have had one coat. He was a beggar, he was probably lucky to have it. And he doesn't know what it looks like so not only could someone have stolen it, if someone claimed it as theirs he would have no way to tell if they were lying or not. What was probably this man's only possession and necessary to keep warm at night, he threw away at the chance to meet Jesus. Meeting God face to face and being made whole meant more to him than what he owned.
This Christmas Eve, meet with God, and don't worry about the possessions. Merry Christmas.
T
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