Searching for the Right Gift?
The thrill and excitement of opening a gift can be breathtaking; but in a few moments of time, the gift is usually forgotten or discarded. Many times children play with the box and not the gift. Often we spend hours walking though crowded stores searching for the "right" gift, when we have already have "the gift" that really makes the difference in another's life. That is the gift of caring and sharing.
Another tie, box of candy, special tool, or a trinket are not what the multitudes long for; rather it is the GIFT of knowing that someone really cares. Have you ever been lonely and wondered if anyone REALLY cares? Oh yes, you know that God loves you, and He will meet your need, but you long to know that someone loves you and cares.
Is it really important to reach out and help someone in need? In Matthew 25 verse 40 we read, "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." A gift that keeps on giving and REALLY makes a difference is food for the hungry, a drink for those who thirst, shelter and clothes for the poor, relief for the sick and reaching out to those who are in the prison of loneliness and physical inability.
There is a GIFT that does make a great difference...and that is the "THE GIFT OF LOVE."
A GIFT that lives on in the heart of the person that receives the love and person that gives the gift.
THE GIFT OF LOVE:
TIME: with someone who is lonely
ENCOURAGEMENT: for someone that has impacted your life
MONEY: for a family that has nothing
FRIENDSHIP: to one who feels he has no friends
HELP: giving time to one in need
FOOD: for a hungry family
COAT: for a person who owns no coat
A little girl traveling alone was making her way from one airline counter to another in the big crowd when she was bumped and her books, doll and other special belongings spilled on the floor. With tears in her eyes, she began to pick up her things while the busy crowd rushed on their way. But then a man, compelled by the NEED of this little girl, stopped and helped her collect her treasures and escorted her to the correct ticket counter. As they were parting, she looked at the man and asked, "Are you Jesus?"
A "cup of cold water" does make a difference.
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Ardy, praise the lord for the gift of salvation . I thank God for the gift of love that you and the entire staff at ERM give to the children at BTM.It brings great joy to my heart to know that ERM is truely reaching out to those with a great need not only with food,shelter, clothes, etc. but also with love.I am excited for the team that is headed to India as you will see thier faces of joy and expressions of gratitude for reaching out and showing them that they are loved and cared for.My prayers will be with you and the team during your travel. Thank you, thank you thank you for your servous to God and love for the children and widows. keith carney
Posted by keith carney, 12/28/2009 12:21pm (2 years ago)
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Great thought for a time like Christmas. Free cup of cold water makes the difference. Twatotela ( Only in Africa)
Posted by Leonard Chisanga Bwalya, 12/23/2009 9:20am (2 years ago)
