I was reading a devotional this morning from The Purpose Driven Life and the title was "The Priceless Gift." This hit me real hard. Its all things that I knew already but I guess in the past years I have just not really thought about FULLY. So I thought I would share these thoughts with you.
We give out gifts, wrap gifts, open gifts because of one priceless gift that was given to us 2000 years ago- God's son. This gift was given to us beacuse of God's mercy and grace. He did not have to do this and we certainly dont deserve it.
John says that "Grace is getting what you dont deserve; mercy is NOT getting what you DO deserve" We were given both. All we deserve is punishment for our sins, but God's mercy cancelled any punishment so his grace could give us life.
Two priceless gifts; one great and awesome God. Hallelujah!
Think of a spiritual gift that you have (encouragement, wisdom, administration, mercy, service, teaching etc) and that might be turned into a real present for someone this Christmas. John says that "Regardless of our material resources, we are all rich in spiritual gifts"
Lord, I pray that we wont forget to give the gift of Christ to someone this Christmas. Even in the fury of opening presents, help us not to forget WHY we are opening these gifts. Amen!
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wow, christine, that was very insightful and also very encouraging. Truly amazing if I may say so myself.
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