Humphery's First Christmas

“Humphrey's” First Christmas

 School can be so much fun. I was reading a book to the children about  "Humphrey First Christmas", a story of a camel that is pretty full of  himself.  He lost his most beautiful blanket on the journey through the desert.

 In order to replace it, he devices a plan to trike his master in giving him a new one. His plan worked and he was a proud owner of a new blanket, his pride and joy.

Three wise men joined his caravan to visit a King in Bethlehem. Humphrey wasn't really happy about it, he needed to carry the heavy chests of the wise men. The King was not found in a Palace, as Humphrey expected, but in a stable. The wise men keeled down and worship the newborn King.

It's a funny and really sweet book. After I finished reading I asked the children what they could give to Jesus, what they loved most! Think carefully I asked them, what is your most priced possession?




  After a few moments one boy raises his hand and says: “My mother"! Everybody laughed, even he. What a precious answer. He really loves his mom and to be willing to give her away would cost him dearly. He had my admiration. Then I talked about their hearts, we can give Jesus our hearts, ourselves, that is the most treasures thing we can give to him.
What a sweet moment with the children. Some looked at me with sparkling eyes as I spoke of giving our hearts to Jesus. 

Most of the children are from families that don't know about God's love. I have the honor inviting them to give themselves to Christ, isn't that worthwhile living for; and sometimes also suffer for.