You Expected a Reward?

“Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Cor. 9:6-7

This ancient tale a seer relates:
A man stood at the Pearly Gates. “Friend, come with me,” St. Peter said, and showed him broke crusts of bread, some small cheap coins upon a plate, and old clothes, worn and out of date. “These were the gifts on earth you made to God’s poor, and the tithes you paid.” Then he asked, “Now, what reward were your expecting from the Lord?”

This is the season of giving. Don’t let the media, world, or system steal your joy. Remember that “God so loved...He gave.” Can we do any less?

May God grant us the grace to experience the true meaning of Christmas. Find someone today that you can bless.