A Christmas Miracle

Miracles happen every day, but there is something magical about the hope inspired by Christ’s birth. It reminds us that even when God’s people had all but given up hope, He hadn’t. In an unexpected time, to a conquered nation, to a humble family…He came. And if God can work in those circumstances, He can surely work in mine and yours, and especially in the lives of the under-served.

Let’s tread softly into the holiday season and with bated breath look for the miracles God bestows. For some it is as simple as a warm coat or a hot meal. For others it is the space for change. For others it is the opportunity to give. At Extended Hands we love both the large and small miracles, but we’re waiting for the big one.

Land continues to be our sticking point. We need a couple acres close to a bus line. Yes, it’s a big gift. Something like a miracle from heaven…but if you don’t have a couple acres, give your time. Give out of your abundance. Give a last-dime-type of modern-day widow’s mite. I’d like to tell you a story with no names attached.

There once was a child who loved things. The child wanted everything he saw—toys, clothes, candy; the child was a born appreciator. You know, the type of child who loves the simplest blessings, but has an eye for greater blessings. This was the type of child advertisers love. Then one day the child listened to a missionary share the plight of people on the other side of the world. The child had never been there. The child had never heard of these people. The child had no idea what this ministry entailed, but God awakened an outpouring of love. The child had some allowance money and gave it all to the mission. The child gave the widow’s mite. Time passed. The child grew up and was blessed materially and spiritually because of that one gift. God always blesses the outpouring of one’s heart.

We believe that somewhere in Independence there is a person who will respond with an outpouring of love that lives might be changed. It will be a giving miracle. We hope it will come with Christmas. Wouldn’t we all just love another Christmas miracle?