What would Jesus buy?

Christmas shopping is tough sometimes. I want to buy people stuff they will appreciate and use, which is why I love gift cards, but they’re kind of impersonal.

I wonder what Jesus would buy if we were on his Christmas list? A Bible verse bookmark? Maybe a cross tie tack? Or perhaps a new study Bible?

I think His gifts would be more personal, since he knows what’s in our hearts. But then again, maybe that’s not such a good thing?

Imagine if we received Christmas presents based on our inner thoughts, on who we are on the inside… the person that no one sees. What would you get?

It’s true that the real person we are is how we act when no one is looking. We think no one knows, but in fact the one person who matters most of all sees us every moment of every day. He hears our thoughts, sees our actions and knows what’s in our hearts.

If you’re struggling inside, don’t beat yourself up about it. We’re all human and are very imperfect. The thing to do is stay focused on Christ. I guarantee that looking to Him for guidance will give you a different perspective on things, and the junk that weighs you down will start to disappear and be replaced by Christ.

“Jesus, thanks for your patience, and for giving me the best Christmas present ever… your unending love. Amen.”