Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot,
but the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville - did not.
The Grinch hated Christmas - the whole Christmas season.
Now, please don't ask why; no one quite knows the reason.
It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight.
Or it could be that his head wasn't screwed on just right.
But I think that the most likely reason of all
may have been that his heart was two sizes too small.
(from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 1966)
Much to the dismay of the Grinch, there is definitely something about Christmas that transcends the giving and receiving of gifts and meal times spent with family.
The Christmas season is when people are more open to spiritual things than at any other time of the year. The question is, are we ready to speak into their lives when it counts.
You may not realize it, but you have a voice that speaks even when your mouth is silent. What frustrated the Grinch was the simple fact that the Whos in Whoville had something he did not have - a reason to be joyful and celebrate! And so do you as a follower of Jesus. But even the most committed Christ-followers sometimes struggle with putting this joy into words with non-Christian friends, co-workers, and loved ones. Sometimes we just need a simple tool we can have confidence in that will help move us in the right direction. Perhaps Ron's brand-new resource called "Born to Rescue" could be just the tool you need to communicate Christ in a simple, loving way this Christmas season.
The whole point of Jesus coming at Christmas was that we could belong to God in this intimate and personal way, and finally be in the only really safe place - in a relationship with our Creator.
Here's how people are using the "Born to Rescue" booklet:
- Include "Born to Rescue" in your Christmas cards
- Distribute to your customers or co-workers with a candy cane
- Coordinate with your church to distribute at a Christmas outreach, Christmas Eve service, or other special event.
This booklet is for everyone. Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, this booklet will draw you closer to the Christ of Christmas!
The greatest gift we can give to our Savior this Christmas is to tell others about His great gift to us.