Rv18

As we enter Christmas Eve, let this chapter sink deep into our souls. It is a warning against using wealth for our own luxury rather than using what God has given us for His good.

Every year there is a hesitation in my soul during Christmas. I love the celebration, the gathering of family and the exchanging of gifts. I love the times of worship and laughter. My hesitation is simply a question, "Is God pleased with me?" Have I used what He has give me in a way that honors Him?

I often wonder how the money we exchange each Christmas through gifts compares to our overall giving to God's kingdom each year. I am not a grinch at Christmas. I do think it is something to consider.

May God be pleased with all of us.