2 Corinthians 9:15
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable
gift!”
DID YOU KNOW:
Joel Robert Poinsett, amateur botanist and
first ambassador to Mexico, first introduced poinsettias to the United States
in 1825. He introduced the plant to the United States when he brought some
cuttings to his plantation in Greenwood, South Carolina.
December 12 is National Poinsettia Day, an
official day set aside to enjoy this symbol of holiday cheer. It was
established upon the death of Mr. Poinsett to honor him and the plant he made
famous. He died in 1851.
Poinsettias are native to Mexico, where
they grow wild. The enchanting legend of the poinsettia dates back several
centuries, to a Christmas Eve in Mexico when a little girl named Pepita had no gift
to present to the Christ child. Her cousin Pedro urged her to give a humble
gift. So, on her way to church she gathered some weeds she found along the
road. As she approached the altar, a miracle happened: The weeds blossomed into
brilliant flowers. Then they were called Flores de Noche Buena - Flowers of the
Holy Night. Now they are called poinsettias.
Thinking about this legend, what can be
applied to our lives today?
1. The little girl, Pepita in our story
desired to humbly give something to Jesus.
How is our giving to the Lord? Are we humble and
giving to the Lord because
we love him and desire to give Him our offering?
2. The cousin Pedro is full of
encouragement and hope. Are you an encourager?
Do people run to you for encouragement and
wisdom?
3. Even though Pepita only had a small
humble gift when she came to the altar
the main focus here is she came and was not
empty-handed. We are told in
Scripture to bring our offering to the Lord
according to our blessing. If you have
been
blessed (and I know you have) give to the Lord with a thankful heart
according to your blessing.
Deuteronomy 16:17
"All must give as they are able, according to the blessing given to them by the Lord"
4.In the story, a small child gave the first
red poinsettia to the Lord.
All of us are required to come to the LORD as a child
and accept this great gift
of love and salvation from God.
Have you accepted this gift so miraculous and
wonderful? Have you accepted
Jesus into your heart and life as your Savior?
Now is the best time to surrender your
heart and soul to the Lord Jesus Christ.
When you receive Jesus into your life and
acknowledge Him as Lord and Savior of your life you will be changed forever.
John 3:16-17
“God so loved the world that he gave His
only son….”
On that Holy Christmas night God gave the
greatest Christmas gift of all.
Will you receive this gift and become a child
of the King of Heaven and Earth.
God gave not because he had to but because
He loved us.
What will you do with this wonderful
indescribable gift this Christmas?
Dear Lord,
I want to keep the real meaning of
Christmas in my life this Christmas and forever. I need help. I can’t do this
life on my own. I need a Savior. I need You, Lord Jesus. Come into my life and
change me into the person You created me to be. With all my heart I want to
give to you my life this Christmas. Come Lord Jesus!
In Your precious name only do I pray, Amen
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