GOD’S GIFT

“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)  And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:  That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

Ephesians 2:4-10 KJV

Do you remember the biggest and most expensive gift you have ever received?  You were probably very excited and happy.  However, even if it cost all the money in the world, it couldn’t compare to God’s gift to us, the gift of His own beloved Son.  God not only loves us, He so loves us.

Think about how much you love your own children.  You would do anything for them to make them happy.  That is exactly what our Heavenly Father did for us when He gave His own beloved Son to us to not only die on the cross for our sins but also to be our best Friend.  O how God loves you!

Not only does our Heavenly Father love you, He so loves you.  You are very precious to Him.  When you are hurting and discouraged and the tears start to fall, He tenderly dries your tears with kisses of compassion and love.  We could never have a greater gift or more expensive gift than the gift of God’s Son.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Son.  You are a loving Father and I love You.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

July 28, 2015