I found something very interesting on the Drudge Report. Apparently, someone has been stealing (and wrecking) Christmas decorations in Florida. This includes nativity scenes and a Baby Jesus. A poor reindeer even got decapitated! Sounds like the Grinch, yes? Well, you remember what happened to the Grinch! He had stolen (or wrecked) Christmas decorations in Whoville, and expected all the Whos to be sad, whiny and complaining come Christmas morning.
To the Grinch's complete surprise, however, the Whos came out on Christmas Day, singing joyfully, because they knew that true Christmas joy comes not from presents, turkey, and holiday decorations. It comes from knowing that Jesus, our Savior, was born to save us.
When the Grinch saw this, his heart that was "two sizes too small" became two sizes too BIG! He discovered the joy of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, rushed down the mountain top with the bag of Christmas goodies he had stolen previously. The Grinch gave back all the stolen goods to their owners and joined the Whos in a Christmas feast. He had found the true meaning of Christmas.
I hope that the same happens to the ones who have stolen and wrecked the Christmas decorations. Granted, I'm sure they're not as mean as the Grinch, but I'm sure that they don't know the love of Jesus. Let us pray that they find the real Baby Jesus this Christmas season.
For the Gospel!
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