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Jesus is the real Christmas Gift, the reason for the season, the Christ in Christmas...all those things.

But what is it that Jesus gives us?

I can think of a lot of things.

He is an example of a person who  -  

1. is a teacher

2. is a mentor

3. is intelligent, sharp

4. is experienced

5. is a thought provoker

6. offers clarity and new understanding

7. enable others

8. is a master communicator

9. taught what was lacking

10. broke things down into bite-sized pieces

11. did everything well

12. demonstrates persistent

13. keeps on teaching

14. perseveres

15. didn't give up on disciples

16. is personable

17. has a sense of humor

18. gave (nicknames),

19. is funny

20. is lovely

21. is kind to all

22. is exciting

23. amazes

24. creates buzz

25. attracts crowds

26. is the life of party, the centerpiece, the focus

27. took quality time at the beach, the lake, or a party)

28. invited others

29. fellowshipped, worked with others to an end

30. physically touches people

31. has individual focus

32. asks people about themselves and listens

33. understands crowd control

34. is insightful

35. is observant

36. is perceptive

37. knows what you're looking for

38. adapts

39. accepts limitations (self-imposed)

40. is aware,

41. knows his capabilities and what's required of him

42. understands human nature

43. recognizes when he is rejected and moves on

44. looks for the right attitude,

45. cares about people's hearts

46. recognizes traditions for what they are

47. knows how hard it is to reach those you're closest to

48. deeply understands people's hearts,

49. realizes people's true motives

50. is wise

51. understands what people need vs. what they want

52. plans ahead,

53. is also impulsive

54. is logical

55. is passionate

56. cares

57. is concerned

58. is responsive

59. has something to offer

60. accommodates needs

61. fulfills requirements

62. is actively involved

63. is committed

64. demands responsibility

65. gives his all

66. doesn't hold back

67. responds to people's faith in him

68. responds to needs

69. becomes overwhelmed with compassion

70. provides

71. like a good parent/teacher, is compassionate yet firm

72. is willing to lose life

73. is a catalyst for change

74. is dynamic - challenges convention

75. challenges tradition

76  is daring

77. sets precedents

78. facilitates forgiveness

79. is leader

80. is authoritarian

81. is in control

82. asks question to get answer he wants

83. shows restraint

84. commands nature

85. is confident in design

86. is and organizer

87. calculates

88.  is a delegator

89. is self-restrained

90. is not afraid of conflict

91. is not afraid of being himself

92. is bold

93. is confident

94. is not afraid to be politically incorrect

95. says what's right

96. rebukes

97. is disconcerting

98. doesn't make everyone happy

99. is direct, simple, straightforward

100. is judgmental

101. has a clear sense of own purpose

102. knows right and wrong

103. defends God

104. is an open source to God

105. has his priorities right

106. sometimes has no time to eat

107. focuses on his mission

108. prays

109. believes that God will provide

110. puts priority on God's word

111. feels responsibility for lost

112. is a healer

113. gets personally involved in healing people

114. displays righteous anger

115. gets distressed

116. gets disappointed when people don't respond correctly

117. gets frustrated when people don't learn

118. is creative

119. is busy

120. is in demand

121. is out and about

122. is not controlled by time

123. is merciful

124. sets people free

125. gives hope

126. is strong physically

127. is a sound sleeper

128. gets rest

129 is human, has limitations

130. never ever sins

Yeah, Jesus gives us an example, 130 of them, more if we continue to dig, of the kind of person he is/was and what he expects of us.

Indeed, we can be like Jesus. No better time to start trying than at Christmas.

Give yourself Jesus for Christmas.