A woman was out Christmas shopping with her two
children. After many hours of looking at row after row of
toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing
both children asking for everything they saw on those many
shelves, she finally made it to the elevator with the kids in tow
and her arms loaded with her purchases.
She was feeling what so many of us feel during the holiday
season. She was overwhelmed with the pressures to go to
every party, every housewarming, taste all the holiday food
and treats, and get that perfect gift for every single person on
her shopping list. She had to make sure she didn't forget
anyone on her card list, and the pressure of being sure she
responded to everyone who sent her a card. was almost more than
she could bear.
Finally the elevator doors opened. There was already a
crowd in the elevator, but she pushed her way into the car,
dragging her two kids and all the bags of stuff in with
her. When the doors closed she couldn't take it anymore
and stated, "Whoever started this whole Christmas thing should
be found, strung up and shot."
From the back of the car everyone heard a quiet, calm voice
respond, "Don't worry. We already crucified Him." For
the rest of the trip down the elevator it was so quiet you could
have heard a pin drop.
Don't forget this year to keep the One who started this whole
Christmas thing in your every thought, deed, purchase, and
word. If we all did it, just think of how different this whole
world would be.