Savoring the Savior of the Season

The perfect motive is that

God so loved the world.

The perfect gift is that He

gave His only Son.

The only requirement is

to believe in Him.

The reward of faith

is that you shall have

Everlasting Life!

~ Corrie ten Boom

In addition to the regular activities and events of the days and weeks, people have been busy decorating houses/offices, sending cards, shopping for the “right gift”, wrapping presents, attending parties and programs, and giving gifts.  Because of the hustle and bustle of these days, our full attention and desire are needed in order to keep CHRIST the focus and center of Christmas.  We’ve been reminded of the reason of the season with programs at our grandchildren’s schools, messages and music at church, books we’ve read, conversations, and intentionally taking and making the time to slow down and reflect on the purpose of celebrating Christmas.  It has been a blessing to see our grandchildren being taught and experiencing the joy of giving as well as receiving gifts. Gifts from the heart are the best.  God gave us the best gift of all by sending His Son Jesus to be the Savior of the world.  As we respond in worship and praise to God for His goodness, may our gratitude spill over to others in the giving of our time, attention, service, actions, and love.  And may the Savior and memories of these days be ones we treasure every season.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16

“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

James 1:17

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

2 Corinthians 9:15

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 Romans 6:23

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

I Peter 4:10

…remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than receive.”

Acts 20:35b