Emphasis Preaching Journal

Our prosperous times create problems at gift-giving times such as birthdays and holidays. What do we give somebody who already has everything they need and want? It is difficult to find a gift that brings true excitement to the receiver. Many of the gifts we give and receive are simply not needed. Another tie or houseplant is nice, but nothing to jump up and down about. Mary was in another situation. There were probably a number of gifts she could put to good use. Perhaps she spent time each day dreaming of fairy godmothers or praying that God would grant her a special gift.