During the Christmas season, we get terribly busy buying gifts for family and friends.  Let us not forget that some of the best gifts in life – money cannot buy! The gifts of unconditional love, forgiveness, and quality time are invaluable. In fact, not only can we give these gifts to those we love, but many people all around us are needing someone to share the love of Christ with them through good works. These types of gifts bring pleasure to our Heavenly Father, the King of the universe.  Hebrews 13:16 states, “And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.”

The Christmas Carol “Little Drummer Boy” demonstrates this well. In the song, the little boy felt inadequate to give a valuable gift to the king, because he was poor. Then, he realized that he had the gift of music. He played his little drum and received a big smile of appreciation from the “new born king”.  This gift came from his heart and his special talent which was more precious than any material gift he could have given.  As you read the following lyrics, think of ways you can offer meaningful gifts that will touch someone’s life.

Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum

A new born King to see Pa rum pum pum pum

Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum

To lay before the king Pa rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum

So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum

When we come Pum pum pum pum…

Little baby Pa rum pum pum pum

I am a poor boy too Pa rum pum pum pum

I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum

That’s fit to give our King Pa rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum

Shall I play for you Pa rum pum pum pum

Pa rum pum pum Pum pum pum pum

Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my drum for him Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my best for him Pa rum pum pum pum,

Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum

Then he smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum

Me and my drum…

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Dear God, I praise you as the Ultimate Giver of all that is good.  You did not spare your own Son, but gave him up for us all — you graciously give many wonderful things.   During this Christmas season, guide my steps and use me to be a blessing to my family, friends, and even strangers, so that I may bring glory to your name.  Remind me to enjoy the little things in life because one day I`ll look back and realize they were the best gifts.  In Jesus’ name I pray – Amen.”