16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16
John 3:16 isn’t usually thought of or seen as a Christmas verse, but when you think about it, this is a perfect Christmas verse. It’s literally Jesus proclaiming that because the Father loves us, He gave us His one and only Son (Jesus), fulfilling His promise from so many years ago. It’s Jesus literally saying all of those promises from Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, etc. have finally been fulfilled. “Here I am, the perfect gift. The ultimate Christmas Gift.”
This Christmas, as you finish your Christmas shopping, take a moment to think about the ultimate gift. Does your family have the gift? Do they know Jesus? Do they believe in Him and follow Him? Most importantly, does He know them?
Christmas is a time of family, friends, goodwill towards men, charity, gift giving, and hope, but without Christ, we have nothing. No hope. No purpose. Nothing. So, this Christmas, take the time to share the ultimate gift with others.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Embrace The Ultimate Gift.