A GIFT OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16 KJV

Someone said “I don’t have money to buy Christmas gifts”.  The greatest gift we can give one another is the gift of unconditional love.  When God gave His beloved Son to die on the cross for us that was the beginning of unconditional love.  God gave us the greatest gift that has ever been given, the gift of His Son.

God knew that His precious Son was going to be beaten beyond recognition, spat on, mocked, ridiculed and cursed for you and for me.  Why did God give His beloved Son to die on the cross for us?  It is because He loves us so much.  What an amazing love flowed from His heart when He gave Jesus to us.

As we celebrate Christmas, do you know what you are going to give Jesus for a gift?  One of the greatest gifts we can give Jesus is to read aloud the story of His birth.  It doesn’t matter if we have a big family or live alone, we should read it aloud and tell Him how much we love Him and appreciate Him.

Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You for the gift of Your beloved Son.  Not only did You give us unconditional love when You gave Jesus to us, You set the example for us and are teaching us how to love others unconditionally.  Thank You.  I love You so much, dear Father.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

September 2, 2015