As we think about the Christmas holiday we often think about gifts. Gifts and Christmas go together! God has reminded me of several special gifts in my life and that I need to focus on these this year at Christmas.
So, I thought I would share these special gifts with you:
The Gift of God’s Son
o Without baby Jesus there is no Christmas – He is the primary reason for celebrating at Christmas time.
o This is a remarkable gift to us because wrapped up in baby Jesus is all of the goodness and grace the world will ever need.
o So, our hearts should be full of worship and praise because of this special gift.
o Mt. 1:21 – “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
The Gift of Relationships
o We need each other and are really dependent upon each other
o Spending time together on purpose is important. Like: having Fun together, Encouraging each other, Keeping each other accountable, Caring for each others needs and many more…
o This is a great time of year to let each other know how much you appreciate them and love them
o 1 John 3:11 – “This is the message we have heard from the beginning: We should love one another
The Gift of Grace
o I think that at this time of year when non-believers are more open to hearing about Jesus – it is easier to find common ground
§ Even secular radio stations (KSOI 101) play songs like: Hark the Herald Angels Sing
· "Born that man might die no more"
· "God and sinners reconciled"
o God has given us the opportunity to reach out to those who do not know Him and share the glory of His grace. We should look for these opportunities.
o We will be spending Christmas dinner with our neighbors across the street. It will be fun to be with them and relate together during this special time of the year
o 1 Corinthians 9:22 – “Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone so that I might bring them to Christ.”
The Gift of Gratitude
o We have a lot to be thankful for and Christmas is a great time to express our thanks to God and those around us
o Even in the midst of difficult economic times and unsettled tension around the world
§ God is still in control
§ He is unchanging and faithful and these challenges do not faze him
o Our thankfulness will grow as we trust God
o Psalm 100:4 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.”
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