O lay aside each earthly thingAnd with thy heart as offering,
Come worship now the infant King.
'Tis love that's born tonight!
These words conclude James Taylor's Some Children See Him.
Jesus was born for you, my friend. He died for you. His sacrifice...God becoming flesh and living the life of a human on earth with all the junk that goes along with it...facing accusations and accepting an unjust and excruciating punishment on your behalf...trusting in God's ultimate plan for your eternal life. His sacrifice for you is the reason we celebrate Christmas.
How will you accept the gift of Jesus' birth? Your acceptance (or not) is your gift, your offering to him. Consider your gift and his...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dqi0EhDVgs
O lay aside each earthly thing
And with thy heart as offering,
Come worship now the infant King.
'Tis love that's born tonight!
