Today’s Thought “Do as I Say, Not as I Do?” G. Ward

Philippians 2

³ Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than yourselves; ⁴ do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

 

Many reared in good homes have exposed their children to Christmas by imposing certain markers as indicative of this holiday and yes, there’s that Jesus thing too (cf. *Judg.2:10). Photos with Santa are soon to occupy that great collection with other portraits that only show up when I’m looking for something in the month of June and discover these cute photos of when Junebug was so young and to think, he now has children and what was given him, now belongs to my beautiful grandchildren. I’m older now and am witness to many benevolent organizations who invite families of sorts to participate in toy and food distributions. Media outlets do well with outstanding coverage, finding individuals who’ve benefitted from those same or similar organizations, insisting their own family intentionally participate in this annual distribution; even ensuring their children understand such celebration as more than personal pleasure, while amazed at their children’s willingness to forsake receiving the newest game consoles. Could this carry special ordination from our Maker (cf. Ac. 20:35)? Moreover, will/can this adoption likely formulate our future familial understanding of Christ’s attitude and ask that HE “Create in them a clean heart, God, and renew a steadfast spirit within them” (Ps.51:10)? CHALLENGE!