CHRISTMAS GIFTS

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that HE GAVE His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life.

TIS THE SEASON…The malls are full, the billboards inviting and every television commercial is designed to increase our desire for things we cannot afford, don’t really need and in some instances should absolutely  run to avoid succumbing to the enslaving tentacles. 

Lust for things that are beyond our reach or were never meant for a child of God is nothing new.  The enticements are just packaged in brighter, more attractive presentations.

So when did this insatiable thirst for the forbidden begin?

SATAN desired something that was not his.  He attempted to elevate himself and steal what belonged only to God.

ADAM AND EVE desired something that was not theirs.  They ate of the forbidden fruit to acquire what belonged only to God.

AND it doesn’t end there…

KING DAVID lusted for a woman that was not his.  She became pregnant with his child and David made sure her husband died.  He took a life that belonged only to God.

THE STORY continues…Even children desire what they cannot have.  Try this…. Set a figurine on a table, tell a toddler, “NO,” and walk away.  The first thing that child will do is reach for the figurine.  There may be a dozen other toys in the room but the child desires that which he cannot have.

DURING THIS SEASON, let us not focus on the things we cannot or should not obtain but the GOOD THING, which God has provided for His children.

BUT GOD GAVE!!!

Because ALL THINGS belong to Him, He gives REDEMPTION without restrictions and invites WHOSOEVER WILL to partake freely.  Then He asks you to spread the Word; to share the message of His gift so that all can become partakers. 

2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift

 Have a blessed Christmas and enjoy the “GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS,” as described in this old hymn…

Down from His Glory, ever living story

My God and Savior came and Jesus was His name.

Born in a manger, to His own a stranger

A man of sorrows, tears and agony.

Oh how I love Him, how I adore Him

My breath, my sunshine, my all in all.

The Great Creator became my Savior

And all God’s fullness dwelleth in Him.

What condescension, bringing us redemption,
That in the dead of night, not one faint hope in sight.
God, gracious, tender, laid aside His splendor,
Stooping to woo, to win to save my soul.

Without reluctance, flesh and blood His substance,
He took the form of man, revealed the hidden plan.
Oh glorious mystery, sacrifice of Calvary,
And now I know thou art the "Great I am."