Do you remember when you were a child and Christmas was around the corner? I remember our Godfather who acted the part of Santa with his Santa hat and beard and brought us gifts. The dolls were without clothes, but we were happy to receive them. We were thankful for the giver of the gifts, but we were excited over the gifts. Now, as we share gifts for our children and our grandchildren, receiving gifts no longer excites us as we look forward to seeing the smiles on our grandchildren’s faces as they open their presents.
Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ, a gift God sent to this world to be our Savior and Lord, to give us hope and peace, to take on the sin of the world, and save those who dare believe on His name. Isaiah 9:6 foretold of the coming Messiah, God with us when he stated, “For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us. And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”
God gave us a gift of himself, through His Son Jesus so we can understand his love for us. Those who receive Jesus Christ as Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised Him from the dead shall be saved and would receive eternal life. It was by grace that we received this heavenly gift, not because we deserve it (Ephesians 2:8-9). Today, as you and I ponder over this gift, understand that you are receiving the gift and the giver of the gift.
May God bless you and your family this Christmas season.
In Christ,
Joan M. Blake (author)
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