John 3:16
Throughout the world many people are preparing for Christmas, a Christian holiday, celebrating the birth of Jesus, God’s only begotten Son. However, before Jesus was born, many prophets at different times through the years foretold of His coming. Mankind had fallen from God’s grace and needed a Savior. As predicted, in God’s plan when the time was right, He sent His Son – His perfect gift to save an imperfect world.
During this Christmas season, we have many traditions. One of the most popular is gift-giving of all kind and value. So, how did this tradition become a part of celebrating Jesus’ birthday when the gifts are not for Him? Perhaps, because gift-giving has both historical and biblical significance, the act is a means of expressing love and kindness for one another. We say all the time that love is an action word. Consider Matthew’s story of the wise men who came to worship Baby Jesus in Bethlehem. They “presented to Him gifts [fit for a king, gifts] of gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (Matthew 2:11b). James told us that every good gift and every perfect gift comes from above. John said, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] will not perish but have eternal life” (v.16). That’s how perfect God’s gift to an imperfect world is!
So, come on everybody; let’s celebrate Jesus – the perfect gift of God, the Savior of the world. Merry Christmas and may God bless you.