Broken Presents

Read 2 Peter 3:11-14 When I was a child the mystery of Christmas revolved around one thing: what presents am I going to get this year? When I look back I have to laugh because only one of those toys and games is left: my little, yellow, metal bulldozer. Everything else has been lost, broken or trashed. There is an old saying, “The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.” And it rings true when we look at how much work, time and effort we put into getting our dream house, car, RV or boat. But how long do they really last? This year thousands of people lost everything they owned to fires, floods, tornados, earthquakes and hurricanes. If God spares us these natural disasters, we will lose all our possessions anyway. They will wear out, we will die or God’s Son will return and consume them with fire. That’s why Peter asks, “What sort of people should we be?” The answer is found in the manger at Christmas-the real mystery of Christmas. Our Savior became one of us so He could repair our broken relationship with God our Father. He lived a perfect life to make up for our rebellious life. And He took the punishment we deserve for our disobedience and suffered in our place on the cross. As you look back to past Christmas presents or forward to this year’s Christmas presents, remember they won’t last. The only thing that will last is your relationship with your God, and with those who trust in His dear Son.]]>