The gifts from under the decorated Christmas tree have all been opened. The tissue and wrapping paper disposed of. I smile as I look over what I received—my favorite perfume, a jigsaw puzzle, warm socks, gift cards, etc. I try to think back on Christmas gifts I received in the past and, to be honest, there are less than a handful that I really remember.
Hoping to keep our focus on the real Gift of Christmas, Dick and I decorate our home with nativity scenes crafted from wood, resin, glass, plastic, and chalkware. Christmas is meant to be a celebration of the gift God sent us—His Son, Jesus. It is a gift given with the greatest love . . . a gift undeserved. It’s a one-size-fits-all gift that anyone and everyone can accept at any point in their life. It’s a gift with a huge price tag—Jesus left Heaven and was born on Earth, taught us how to live, and then was put to death on the cross—the penalty for our sin, the price of our forgiveness. Yet, that gift is available to everyone, at no cost to us, requiring only that we receive it.
Game pieces get lost, perfume gets used up, and socks will develop holes, but God’s gift of salvation through Jesus will remain steady and sure through all eternity. My prayer for my family, friends, and you are that you have or will open your heart to God’s extravagant gift.
Be encouraged!
©2023 Pamela D. Williams.
