The Greatest Gift

Society is full of gifts right now.

Some are practical.

Some are frivolous.

Some are extravagant.

Some are predictable.

On this last "Thankful Thursday" before Christmas

I am so thankful for the greatest gift -

the gift of a Savior more than 2000 years ago.

Jesus Christ took on flesh and was made a man -

not just to make a sweet nativity scene,

not just to give another holiday to celebrate -

He came with the purpose of dying for our sins.

This gift is not just for me - it is for all mankind.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death;

but the gift of God is eternal life

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We are all sinners deserving of the ultimate punishment -

death and hell -

but He, as the perfect sacrifice

took our punishment.

If you and I acknowledge Christ as God,

his death on the cross,

and his resurrection from the grave,

and repent (turn from) of our sins,

God promises us a home in heaven one day.

It is that simple,

but we are prideful people,

and many will not bow the knee to God

and will refuse the gift.

God offers the greatest gift.

Have you received it?