”Ask and Ye Shall Receive” Advent Devotion for December 21, 2021

Ask and Ye Shall Receive

Written by Terry Twedell, Scholarship Chair

Read by Bill Anciaux

Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 

--Matthew 7:7-8

 

The Legend of the Sand Dollar

That I would like to tell of the birth and death of Jesus found in this lovely shell. If you will examine closely, you’ll see that you find there four nail holes a fifth one made by a Roman’s spear. On one side the Easter Lily.  Its center is the star that appeared unto the shepherds and led them from afar. The Christmas Poinsettia etched on the other side reminds us of his birthday our happy Christmas tide.  Now break the center open and here you will release the five white doves awaiting to spread good will and peace. This simple little symbol Christ left for you and me.  --Author Unknown

 

The Hispanic young man was working the night shift at the hotel where we were staying. After walking the beach for a week to no avail, we decided to check with him where to buy sand dollars.  Without answering us, he left, and we thought maybe he didn’t understand.  Shortly he came back with a silver box.  He asked, “How many do you need?” I said “23” as I was planning to give them to our confirmation class.  He opened the box and started counting beautiful white sand dollars.  21, 22, 23!  He said they used to give them out to customers who stayed there but hadn’t for a few years. We thanked him immensely and started to head out the door when we turned to see his name.  Of course, it had to be “JESUS”.  That is my story, and I am sticking to it!

 

Dear Lord, thank you for always giving us God’s weavings when we ask and then received.  Amen.