The Gift and the Giver

Every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 (NIV)

            Christmas is upon us once again. Time to get serious about Christmas shopping. Each year I dread it more because I find it increasingly harder to buy gifts for three teenage boys.  Probably because I’m not a boy and my teenage years are long gone.

            I am so thankful my heavenly Father doesn’t suffer the same dilemma. He has no use for a wish list because He is intimately acquainted with every part of my life.  His gifts can’t be found in any store nor any website; they are priceless and His alone. From the air I breathe to His amazing grace, God’s gifts are perfect and the expression of His personal love for me.

God’s greatest gift to humankind was given to us at Christmas; His one and only beloved Son. Anyone – that means you and me – who believes in Him receives eternal life. Have you accepted God’s gift? Have you claimed Him as your LORD and Savior? If you haven’t taken this life-changing step, please pray with me; “I acknowledge I am a sinner. I know that my sins prevent me from enjoying fellowship with you. Thank you for sending Jesus to die in my place. Please forgive my sins and help me live in a way that is pleasing to you. I accept your gift of grace and ask you to reign in my life as Lord and Savior from this day forward. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.” Take the time to pray this prayer, then claim His gift of salvation. It’s the best gift you will ever receive.

Thought: “Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life.” – Corrie Ten Boom