YOUR BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER!

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.  James 1:17

For most people Christmas is all about the gifts that we give and especially the ones we receive.  Four year old Nancy’s parents and older siblings tried to teach her about Jesus and the real meaning of Christmas but after receiving lots of gifts and toys, she exclaimed, “I sure hope Mary and Joseph have another baby!”  In reality Christmas is about receiving the best gift ever given by the Giver of every good and perfect gift, the Father of lights, Almighty God Himself (James 1:17).

So what is the perfect Giver’s best gift to mankind?  Romans 6:23 states, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Eternal life is a totally UNDESERVED gift.  God come to earth in human flesh and blood to pay the full penalty for our sins on Calvary’s cross (Romans 5:6-8).  Furthermore, it is a totally UNEARNABLE gift.  The Greek word “gift” implies something freely, graciously given, gratis.  In light of God’s perfection, our best moral efforts are assessed as “filthy rags” in comparison to His absolute holiness.  The good news is that through God’s grace we can be saved if we trust in Jesus as God’s only way to heaven (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6).  Finally God’s gift is a totally UNPARALLED gift as 2 Corinthians 9:15 exudes “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!!” 

How can you receive this undeserved, unearned and unparalleled eternal gift from God?  You simply take God at His word, admitting your personal sin, guilt and helplessness, putting your trust and hope in Jesus alone for forgiveness and eternal life.  You will also want to share Jesus and His free gift of eternal life with everyone you meet.  Don’t miss out on the greatest of all gifts!

Bob Kulp