I have to admit what I wanted for Christmas was much more “selfish?” maybe? than those wishes. And no, by selfish I do not mean that I am wanting some kind of trinket or the latest gadget. A 3D TV is not on my list, at all. Neither is an IPad, IPhone, or whatever else you can put after “I” these days. I’m not necessarily against those things. They are not evil or bad in and of themselves. In fact, I have a MacBook and an IPhone. I’m just saying what I wanted for Christmas this year has nothing to do with a commercial item. I do not want a “thing” for Christmas this year.

Now, I have to confess! I’ve already unwrapped my gift. So I know what it is, and it is just what I wanted!!!!!! Before you charge me with impatience, I didn’t sneak and unwrap this gift while no one was watching. In fact, I didn’t really unwrap the gift at all. Someone else unwrapped it, and I was there and saw it! It was awesome! Perfect. Just like I had wanted. Just like I had prayed for.

Can you guess what it is?

My wife and I went for an ultrasound this morning, and through the gift of modern technology, right before our eyes, we saw the most awesome, precious gift imaginable for Christmas. We saw our little girl! There she was all snug in her little comfortable chamber. Waving, moving, squirming - living. There she was. Healthy. Growing.

Yes, my Christmas present came early this year. All I wanted for Christmas was to know what we were having and if “she” was ok. Thank You Lord for such a precious gift. Thank You for another daughter, another child, another gift, another blessing, another bundle of joy.

Expecting a child during this Christmas season sure helps keep our focus on what Christmas is really all about. The greatest gift ever given was a child, The Child, the Son of God. Glory to God!

Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.