The Greatest Gift Ever!
God in all His wisdom and love for us gave us the greatest gift of all time. He knew from the beginning of time we would need a savior. Jesus was there at the beginning and knew that He would be the gift.
John 1:1 (NLT)
In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was
with God, and the Word was God.
It still amazes me how God wants to give us everything that we need.... and even some of our wants. Not only in this life but the one we look forward to in heaven.
Philippians 4:19 (NLT)
19 And this same God who takes care of me will
supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in
Christ Jesus.
What more could we want? Well, we are a needy people... I want more of Him!
Can you imagine the day our Savior was born? I think about Mary... so young, about to give birth to the Messiah! No family nearby... were they able to find a midwife? Giving birth can be a scary but wonderful experience. My heart goes out to her, just thinking about what she went through.
That tiny little baby was our greatest gift. They would raise Him. Teach Him to eat, crawl, walk, play, etc. Can you imagine knowing that He was going to save the world?
To think that Jesus was there at the beginning, had all the glorious wonders of heaven with God, then was born into a poor family that held no royal position, so that He could eventually die to give us the wonderful free relationship with God.
2 Corinthians 8:9 (NLT)
9 You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his
poverty he could make you rich.
The same God that created this world is the same one that died to give us another of His greatest gifts. The gift of salvation. Then He removes our sins and chooses to never think of them again! It just doesn't end!
Psalms 103:12 (NLT)
12 He has removed our sins as far from us as the east
is from the west.
Isaiah 43:25 (NLT)
“I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake
and will never think of them again.
This is the greatest Christmas present ever! He's such a loving Father!
Take time this season to embrace the gift of Jesus. Rejoice! Let Him fill your heart with joy!
Merry Christmas!
Lori
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