Why was Charles Dickin’s 1843 novel “A Christmas Carol" such a big hit? Well in all parts of the world, we all have our share of scrooge’s. Those old misers who cling to their money and shun from anything, which means giving of themselves to help the poor and needy. Christmas of course is known as the “gift giving season" where happiness resides in the souls of all men and women. To men like Ebenezer Scrooge with his famous expression:" Bah Humbug" resents the very word “happiness"
However, like men such as Ebenezer Scrooge there is a deep embedded kind, loving and generous treasure hidden deep within their heart. In the novel by Dickins, it took a revelation of sprits from the spirit world to visit with him and show him the path to the Christmas holiday filled with happiness and good will toward his fellow man.
Today those living the lives of the greedy old man down the street who will never crack a smile or say hello are usually the men “or women" you can trust when the going gets rough. Yes within that cold shell of a man or woman, lies a heart of gold ready to give of itself all the love embedded within. Only not as a display of love for the world to witness for you will not see it coming it is given discreetly.
I’m sure we all know, live, or have lived near some of these lonely souls. Although they may seem to live miserable lives they are never alone for the Lord has a special bond with them he wants them this way.
Therefore, before you condemn the man or woman with the selfish scowl. Offer a word of kindness or reveal a smile, it just may be the breakthrough needed to melt the ice. The world is a troubled place with problems all around us. It is mainly the indifference in people that provokes such an attitude in these troubled souls.
If one is capable of befriending such a person, they’ll find a friend for life in which they can trust and reside in.
