[Discoveries] 12-30-08 The manger -- Luke 2:7

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*For those struggling financially ...*/
/*Enjoy the adventure. You don't have war stories without a war. */

/*She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there 
was no room for them in the inn. -- Luke 2:7*/

They didn't have a cradle. They didn't have a crib. They didn't have 
expensive baby clothes. But what they did have, they gave.

What is a manger? It is nothing by itself. Yet, given to Christ, it has 
become a powerful message that has rocked every generation for centuries.

God transforms plain things into works of wonder. A picnic lunch became 
a miracle meal. A jar of oil became an investment property.

What do we have? Our homes might not be spotless, our cars might not be 
fancy. It may seem like we have nothing to give but the plainest of 
gifts. But let's not hold back! Let us give what we have to Christ. Our 
plain gifts, every one of them, is an opportunity for God to work wonders.

Who knows what He might do!

May He show up for you!

Be encouraged!
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