Page 12 - Good News December 2005 paper
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ave you ever realised
that Jesus was the
HGREATEST GIFT the One night, a man and his small son were walking
Universe has ever known? slowly down the streets of a large American city.
God knew full well that the The child was delighted to see the many service
pathway which commenced at stars hanging in the windows of homes - each
Bethlehem, must end at the star proudly proclaiming the fact that a son was
Cross outside Jerusalem. in the service of his country. He clapped his
What is your reaction to such hands excitedly as he approached each new
an amazing Gift? Will you now star, and was duly impressed by those homes
turn from your sin, and make with more than one star in the window.
Jesus your own, by accepting Finally they came to a wide gap between
Him as your Saviour and houses, through which the black velvet of the
Lord? sky was clearly discernible, with the Evening
If you do, it will be the most Star shining brightly. "Oh look, Daddy," cried
blessed Christmas you have the little boy, "God must have given His Son, for
ever known! (A Hall) He has a star in His window!" - Harry Lauder
