Object: a wrapped gift box, inside of which is a picture of Jesus.
Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you like to give gifts? When did you last give someone a gift with wrapping on it like this box has? (Wait for some answers.) One of the reasons I like to give gifts is that I know somebody will be happy when I give the gift to them. I don't even need to be around to watch them open it. All I need to do is give the gift and realize that I have helped somebody. I get a sort of warm feeling when I do.
Now let's turn the question around. How many of you like to receive gifts? Well, I should have known that every hand would go up. How many of you would like to receive this gift? It sort of depends on what it is, doesn't it? I notice that there is no name tag on this box so it's …