At the start of the Christmas season, we read Matthew 25:40: "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'" We discussed that when we love and serve others we are actually loving and serving Jesus.
As a reminder of God's desire for us to have servant's hearts, shepherd pouches were hung and each time humility and acts of kindness were demonstrated, a quarter was dropped into the bag.
And just like the shepherds journeyed to Bethlehem to worship Jesus and possibly even presented the Christ child with a gift sacrificed from their shepherd's pouches, so we too this week emptied our pouches, tallied the quarters, and selected gifts to give to the King for His birthday.
And here our presents wait, under the tree, ready to give to the King...our Shepherd who gave everything for us.
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." John 10:11
5 comments:
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I featured you on my site. I just linked back to you. :)
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Merry Christmas,
Ila
Hi- I just read through Noel Piper's book and I like the idea of shepherd's pouches and I love the ones you have for your children. Can you tell me where you got those or how you made them?
Thanks!
Sarah from Still River Press (http://stillriverpress.com/)custom made the pouches for me. She was wonderful to work with--she provided numerous options and even sent proofs before making the final product.
Great idea! Also, I am wondering if you made the manger in the last picture or bought it somewhere. I need it in my life! LOL
Shannon
Hi Shannon. My father made the manger for us--a wonderful heirloom that I anticipate us enjoying for many years to come!
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