Today is the day. The day my students are talking about before it's even Halloween. The day where kids believe a man in red has come down their chimney, whether you have a chimney or not, to put gifts under your tree. But how would your kids feel if those boxes they thought had presents in them were empty? How would you feel if someone gave you a present and nothing was in it?
The funny thing is, the greatest gift we have ever been given came in "boxes" that are now empty. Jesus came to earth and was placed in a manger that is now empty. He died on a cross which is now empty. He was placed in a tomb that is now empty. Those packages help remind us that while they are empty, we are not.
Jesus came to give us the greatest gift, salvation. Then he didn't stop there. God sent the Holy Spirit to guide us. He sent us so many gifts through the Spirit. But we must empty ourselves of ourselves. We must give up our desires, our selfishness, and our sin. We must become empty so we can be filled in Him. We must be born again.
So, this Christmas, remember that just because something is empty doesn't mean it's bad. Remember to thank God for what he has done for us. For the gift he has given us. Remember to empty yourself of your desires and be filled with God.
1 Corinthians 6:19, John 14:26, John 3:6-8
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