The Gift of God

Fifty 2 Sunday’s ~ Listening for God

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

        Many of us are preoccupied this time of year with the giving and getting of gifts.  It is said in giving one becomes like God. There is the biblical principle that it is “greater to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35) and certainly, there is joy in giving when it meets a need, fulfills a longing or lifts another up (figuratively or literally).  

        The scriptures are full of instructive examples of giving (and receiving); Luke 6:38 tells us “Give, and it will be given to you.  A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.  For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”  Moreover, in Matthew we read “Freely you have received; freely give” (10:8b).  

       God's gift accepted by faith (John 3:16) is for all who will receive it. For those who believe and place their trust in Jesus the gift sets them free. "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:1 & 2). Amen! Let's rejoice in the gift of God that keeps on giving. 

~* Merry Christmas *~