What will YOU take to Bethlehem?

I picture a still evening...almost no sound is made except for the occasional sound of cattle or sheep.  Everything is still.  Silent night, holy night.  Suddenly a babe cries.  The Savior is born!  Heavenly hosts sing and praise Him. Shepherds in their fields hurry to see the newborn king.  Far, far away, the Wisemen see the new star, the symbol of Christ's birth.  They prepare themselves for the journey to meet the babe.  They take precious gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.  An extravagant gift for such a humble birth.

What would you take?  Would you take money?  Precious jewels?  Would you go?  President Monson has said that every year we take a journey to Bethlehem.  This Christmas season, remember that Christ's conception and birth weren't the only miracles. His life and ministry were full of miraculous events.  He taught us the true meaning of charity through His example.  I think that's what He would like us to bring...the gift of living by His example.  Treasures tarnish, depreciate in value, or are lost.  Who we are remains with us forever.  What we do remains with us forever.  Let us live by His example!  The greatest gift of all was the Savior's atonement.  All He asks is that we follow Him.

Merry Christmas, dearest sisters.  We love you!  Please enjoy this video courtesy of the Mormon Channel.