What is your idea of showing Christ to everyone you meet? Is it a pretty smile? Maybe a friendly “Hello”? Do you say “God bless” to others as you leave them? Are there specific actions you take to demonstrate how Christ is working within you?
At this time of year, it is common to hear many Christians say, “keep Christ in Christmas.” The sentiment is nice, but it is not nearly enough. If we are going to say it, we must put our words into action. How do we put those words into action?
Just as John the Baptist told those who came out to him to share what they have with others, we, too, must share what we have, if we want to show Christ. John did not say to give out of our abundance but to give whatever we have to help others. We are to remember that everything we have is a blessing from God and he blesses us so we can bless others.
There are many ways to share our blessings. We can donate to Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army, and many other charitable organizations. Yet, we often give to them out of our abundance. May I suggest giving a homeless person one of your coats? Or perhaps taking part of your meal to someone who needs it.
I know some will say it is scary to meet such people. Yet, if we are doing it with the love of Christ in our heart and trusting him to be with us, He will protect us. Not only should we be looking for ways to show Christ during this season, but we should do so every day.
I pray we all seek to show Christ to others. I pray we look for opportunities to bless others because we have been blessed. I pray each one of us goes with the love of Christ and shows Him to others. Know God blesses. Know God wants you to share your blessings. Look for opportunities to share with others.
Luke 3:10-11 And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.”
Marty Pressey 