Christmas Devotional 2013
Sometimes I forget I am still a child to my Father in Heaven and He sometimes uses similar ways to help me to learn, that I used as a parent long ago with my little ones. At times He has felt to impress upon me something in a strong measure, by bringing it to my mind sometimes in advance of a thought or piece of music. So it was no surprise to me to hear our prophet speak of gifts in this season, especially as it relates to gifts we give rather than receive and the type of gifts that are better. As he quoted Rosetti's poem "what should I give to Him poor as I am?, I would give my heart", I thought of all the gifts upon store shelves and remembered a thought I had a day or two ago.
What type of gift are we? We may think of ourselves as that bargain, but the only one qualified to make a judgement on our worth, is the one who knows the value of it, because He has already weighed our cost and found us worth His payment. Others may value us lowly, we ourselves may feel we are that cheap bargain, but Our Savior is the only one qualified to price us, and to Him we were worth His sacrifice, a Tiffany class gem and worthy of the life and sacrifice of the Son of God.
The stories and the music of this year's Christmas Devotional shared stories of the inspiration of scout leaders, loving mothers and talented musicians who have sought to teach lessons of faith, sacrifice and a loving God. In the season of gifts, we are the ones who have received the greatest gift, the birth of a Savior.
How short are ours days upon this earth
One moment to the next the years roll away
Through each year which we are blessed to be
May we live the spirit of these seasons
According to the example of life Our Savior has set. Worthy of the gift.
