We are about to do our 1st "Operation Cookie Connection". Its an outreach to a small mobile home subdivision located near the church. We are baking cookies, bagging them and delivering them to the folks in the subdivision.
Remember the Magi...they brought gifts to Jesus. When? It was around the time Jesus was 2 years old. This may sound weird but I think the gifts were not just for Jesus....but also served as an encouragement to Joseph and Mary. You see, they heard from angels that their son was the Son of God. After 2 years however, maybe...possibly... they were doubting themselves...second guessing perhaps...maybe it wasnt an angel....maybe it was just the pizza : )
When the Magi found them and told Joseph and Mary how they found them and why they brought the gifts... they showed them that they (Joseph & Mary) were on track and they were special.
When we give a gift....regardless of how big or small, we are saying to the recipient "You are special and you are significant".... and the gift is just a small reminder.
Give someone a gift! Pay for the person behind you in line - movie theatre, toll booth, coffee shop etc... You will bless people and you get to feel like a winner too...cause you are!!
