What do you want for Christmas? That question is common around the world. Long lists are often recited. A shrug of the shoulders for some. For others a few items.
After our community recently bought hundreds of gifts for local charities, a new family moved into an apartment at a transitional housing facility. Of course, we wanted to provide them with gifts for Christmas too.
When the single mom and her children were asked what they would like, there was only one answer. A roof.
For most people, that seems strange but not to this family. A roof would mean they no longer lived in a car. They would have beds to sleep in and a kitchen with food. The roof would protect them from freezing temperatures.
That thankful family received a most important gift of being safe and together. They were content and didn’t look to a pile of gifts to make them happy.
Two thousand years ago, a young couple searched for a roof too. Mary and Joseph didn’t find a roof at an inn but over a lowly stable—probably a cave. They knew God placed Jesus in their lives and were content with His provision.
For many people this year, there will be no large family gatherings or in person church services because of dangerous weather conditions and a slew of illnesses.
As we celebrate Jesus’ birth, may we be content with whatever our Christmas looks like this year. God provides what we need but not always what we want.
Merry Christmas to all.
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