“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.
