Yesterday we began our annual secret Santa activity at school. Each year we draw names from among the faculty and staff and then surprise our secret person with little gifts every day or two until the faculty Christmas party at which time we reveal who we are. The little gifts we give each other are not expensive but give each of us an opportunity to give and enjoy the response of those to whom we give.
While the idea of Santa is just tradition, the secret Santa activity does cultivate in us a principle that is stressed in scripture. Throughout the Bible we are encouraged to be servants. The Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" stresses the same concept. By nature we are takers rather than givers. We would rather be served than to serve others. The practice of giving should not be experienced just at Christmas time. We should look for ways we can give to the needs of others on a year round basis.
The greatest example of the servant life is seen in Jesus. He left behind the glory of heaven to become a servant to you and me. He set the example. He gave us the greatest gift when He offered his life on the cross as the means of our reconciliation to God. If you have not already done so, consider accepting God's grace gift today. Once we have accepted that gift we should then share that grace gift with others around us. It is a gift that lasts for all eternity. God tells us that to become a servant is our reasonable service considering the gift He gave us.
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