December
3
Suggested
Goal: In one of your prayers today, give thanks for all the
blessings you can think of, do not ask for anything.
Thought/Story
Thomas
S. Monson – From “Treasured Gifts” Ensign, Dec. 2006, 5-6
At
home in a hidden-away corner, I have a small black walking stick with
an imitation silver handle. It once belonged to a distant relative.
Why do I keep it for a period now spanning more than 70 years? There
is a special reason. As a small boy I participated in a Christmas
pageant in our ward. I was privileged to be one of the three Wise
Men. With a bandanna about my head, Mother’s piano bench cover
draped over my shoulder, and the black cane in my hand, I spoke my
assigned lines: “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we
have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” 2
I vividly remember the feelings of my heart as the three of us “Wise
Men” looked upward and saw a star, journeyed across the stage,
found Mary with the young child Jesus, then fell down and worshipped
Him and opened our treasures and presented gifts: gold, frankincense,
and myrrh.
I especially liked the fact that we did not return to the evil
Herod to betray the baby Jesus but obeyed God and departed another
way.The years have flown by, but the Christmas cane continues to occupy a special place in my home; and in my heart is a commitment to Christ.
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