words: Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would

be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be

served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

become known on the calendar as Black Friday. There are myriads and myriads of

sales and deals to be had. Many people enjoy Black Friday and find mild

entertainment in the reaction people have to these sales. However, it provides

us a sobering contrast to the Christ of Christmas. He calls His followers to be

last instead of first. He calls them to be a servant instead of a master. He

reminds them He came to serve them, not to be served. When we consider these

facts, Black Friday and the entire treatment of Christmas becomes much less

appealing. The Savior who’s birth we celebrate bears little resembling to

gift-giving holiday we have created. Jesus gave His life as a ransom for many.

The day of His death was the true Black Friday. As you celebrate His birth this

year, do not miss His humble attitude. Do not miss that He came to give you

something far greater than the presents you receive this year.