Don't Say No!

 

I love to give presents.  Oh, the joy of seeing faces light up and be surprised at the treasure I have found for them!

But I also like to receive presents.  I sometimes hear my parents talking about what they will give me.  At this age I get clothes, or more utility presents, but usually one fun, surprise present.

I have never said, “No, I don’t want the gift you are giving me.”  It never even enters my mind.  Some gifts need to grow on you.  Time makes them more precious. Do you ever refuse a gift?

Well, then why do people refuse God’s gift of salvation?  Man, it cost Jesus His very life.  Yet everyday people refuse that precious gift that grows more precious every day.  If you are refusing the gift God is offering, it might be a good idea to rethink that decision.  It is really a matter of life and death!

 

Presents

 

 

Do You eagerly await Christmas?  I do, but I do not look forward to deciding what to give as presents.  That takes thought.  I love to give presents, but what to give?  I am so glad God had no problem deciding what to give me for Christmas.  He gave me Jesus!  He gave me eternal life!  The best present of all time!   Now I cannot match that, but I want to give memorable presents.  Better start praying about that!

Advent Post #2: Free For the Taking

 

I have been thinking about the angels shouting “Glory to God in the Highest.”  I think they were overjoyed and excited about God’s gift to man.  They had been seeing God’s plan unfold for centuries.  Often, they saw misery and pain also unfolding.  But Jesus coming to earth was the beginning of the end to this sin and misery.  Sure, this was a step toward the cross for Jesus, but for man, it was a big step for salvation and liberty for man!  Without the birth of Jesus, man was stuck trying to accomplish righteousness on his own, and it is always impossible.  God knew that, and out of love for us, poured glorious grace on us and sent Jesus.  So, step up and partake of that salvation all slathered in love and grace.  Oh, and did I mention it is free for the taking.  What are you waiting for?