Open Your Gifts

 

By Andrea Merrell

His divine power has given to us all things that pertain 

to life and godliness.

2 Peter 1:3 NKJV

 

Imagine, if you will, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree surrounded by gifts of all sizes and shapes, yet no one bothers to open them. People admire them, talk about them, maybe even have a hint as to what’s inside. But no one takes the time to unwrap them.

Why would anyone ignore or refuse to accept such extravagant gifts?

Maybe our heavenly Father asks the same question: Why do you refuse to accept my gifts?

The Bible tells us that God has “given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness." That means everything we could possibly need—and then some—to live a godly life pleasing to Him has been made available to us through His divine power.

James tells us that “every good and perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights (1:17 NKJV). What gifts? Salvation. Peace. Joy. Love. Strength. And wisdom … just to name a few. Jesus paid the price for each of these and so much more, yet we sometimes neglect to open these precious gifts and put them to use.

This Christmas, leave no gift unopened. Rejoice in the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus, but don’t forget His death, resurrection, and all He gave us through that ultimate sacrifice.

Go ahead. Open your gifts. They’re always available, not just at Christmas, but all year long.

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