I Wonder...

I wonder. I wonder what would Jesus do? We say that all the time. We’ve got jewelry and miscellaneous paraphernalia that says WWJD? But I got to thinking about it lately.

I thought WWJD as everyone is getting ready for Christmas. We claim to give each other gifts as a remembrance of the gifts of the Wise Men. But I wonder. Do we do it because like to give or get gifts so much?

I thought WWJD as I join my community in concern over the significant number of jobs that will be lost in the near future. The news coming just before the holidays gives people a chance to change their spending, yet certainly puts a damper on the holidays.

I thought WWJD as I listen to children talk about birthday parties for Jesus this season. But did Jesus have birthday parties? Did He ever celebrate personal days during His ministry? Did He expect presents from others? Did He give material gifts?

I thought WWJD if He were alive today living in a tight economy, looking at the commercialism this time of year, in celebration of His birth? Did He come to be celebrated as an infant? Or would He prefer we recognize His sacrifice for us? Would He want presents, or would He want us to share His ultimate gift with others? Yep…I wonder…WWJD?