One early morning as I sat in my office getting ready for work and listening to classical music playing on the radio, the announcer came on air to say that Dr. Harold Sala’s program Guidelines was up next.
“Do
not leave the baby in the manger.” That
was his message for all in preparation for the coming of the Christ.
At
first I heard this from Dr. Sala, I just let it pass. A few moments after, it
was repeated. But this time it caught my attention as something immediately
struck me like a guitar string being plucked. I then listened to his talk, a
short 5-minute one.
What
did he mean? What was his message?
More
than 2000 years ago, a little baby was born in the humblest of setting with
only the animals, a few shepherds, three kings and his father and mother as
witnesses. That baby has long been gone,
grew up a carpenter’s son, became a preacher and led a revolution.
He
stirred the hearts of many. He touched the lives of many. He cured the sickness
of many. He ultimately died for the sins of many. And he came for the salvation
of all.
Do
not let the baby remain in the manger. As we prepare for his coming, let us do
our share to bring the good news to everyone. Let us share Christ with the less
fortunate around us.
Christmas
is the season for sharing. It is more for the other fellow than for us. It is
who we should be in the eyes of God.
This
Christmas, and everyday, let not the
baby remain in the manger.
Merry
Christmas!
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