Allison Levy
READ Galatians 4:1-7
God sent [his Son] to buy freedom for us . . . so that he could adopt us as his very own children. —Galatians 4:5
O Henry’s classic tale “The Gift of the Magi” tells of Jim and Della, a young married couple who are struggling financially. As Christmas approaches they want to give special gifts to each other, but their lack of money drives them to drastic measures. Jim’s prized possession is a gold watch, while Della’s is her long, beautiful hair. Ironically, Jim sells his watch in order to buy combs for Della’s hair, while Della sells her hair to buy a chain for Jim’s watch.
The story has deservedly become beloved, for it reminds us that sacrifice is at the heart of true love, and sacrifice is love’s truest measure. This idea is particularly appropriate for Christmas, because sacrifice is the true heartbeat of the story of the birth of Christ. Of all the people who have ever walked this planet, Jesus Christ was born to die, and He was born to die for us. “God sent [his Son] . . . to buy freedom for us” (Galatians 4:5).
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