Presents under the tree are always a sight that brings a sense of excited anticipation! With young children, it may be too much to wait until the special day when they can be opened, so the presents are brought out just before the big event. For those of us who are simply older “children”, we may be able to wait, but the excitement is still there!
Currently, our pastor is teaching on “The Gifts of Christmas”. God’s gifts to us of Hope, Love, Peace, and Joy. Gifts that He gave us that first Christmas, embodied in the Baby, His Son, Jesus. During His life on earth, Jesus taught us many things, but I am reminded of one of His teachings at this time: “…Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” (Luke 18:16 NLT) God gave us a gift that He WANTS us to open now. We can (indeed, are encouraged) be like the little children who just can’t wait…they eagerly want to be near Him, want what He is offering to them!
There is a gift with your name of it…just waiting to be opened! Don’t wait, open it now! Let God bless you with His gifts… His GIFT … JESUS!
As you open your heart to receive God’s Gift, may you have a
truly blessed Christmas, and a joyous New Year!