Our Great Gift

June 26

Presents excite us. Whether young or old, poor or rich, we happily anticipate the receipt of a gift. Some who are a bit more seasoned in years may protest; they may insist that no gift is required—but the fallacy of that assertion may be proven the first time a special occasion is overlooked and no gift or card appears to commend it.

Perhaps it isn’t so much the gift or its value that is esteemed. Maybe it is simply the fact of recognizing the special occasion that is important. Everyone desires to be acknowledged; everyone wants to know that those who are important to him consider him to be significant enough to honor the important occasions of his life.

The most wondrous gift that can be received in life is that which the Lord of Creation purchased for you at Calvary. The One we are told (Philippians 2:6-8), “Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation…and gave Himself to death on the cross,” so you would not be subject to death but would have eternal life.

That gift should excite us and it should inspire us to live our lives as His representatives. As Paul said in Colossians 2:6,7, “Just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” May we be challenged to use our great gift to lift up the name of our Great Lord; may others see Him in us and receive His matchless gift.