Bagpipes

As Gus and I were walking through the city, me trying to keep up with his brisk walking pace, we passed by two bagpipers playing away--I love the sound of the bagpipe. They were playing Christmas songs, and as I heard them start to play, I asked Gus if we could just soak it in a while--enjoying the sights and sounds of the beautiful city of Portland on a winter night. As one of them started playing "Little Drummer Boy" (which happens to be one of my favorite Christmas carols) I was thinking a little about the people we've met here--how many little drummer people there are among the homeless. So many who feel that they have nothing much of anything to give to Jesus--yet He welcomes their gifts with loving, open arms. So many don't even realize they are giving gifts to Jesus, every day--a smile, and encouraging word, a spare cigarette--yes, even that.