Give

Jesus wasn't rich. 

Right? We know this. He was born a poor baby to a pair of poor parents, from a poor town.

But He said -  Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.”

He didn't just say this to the rich. 

He preached it to His followers, He lived it out, and He celebrated generosity.

There's an older lady who lives in my neighbourhood. By any objective standard, she is poor. But she regularly shuttles our car-less neighbours to and from the grocery store, doctors appointments, the pharmacy. When any of them end up in hospital for an overnight stay or longer, she cares for their pets. A neighbour's mom recently passed away, and this lady took in her cats. 

She's a poor woman from a poor town, and I know she feels the pinch as prices rise. But still she gives.  She isn't a religious person, but she loves like Jesus, and our neighbourhood is better for her presence in it. 

May we know people like this.
May we be them.
For Jesus' sake.

Merry Christmas, friends. xo.