-December 14, 2021-
Good morning, happy Tuesday,
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.”
(2 Corinthians 9:15).
At end of 2 Corinthians 9, Paul bursts forth with exuberant praise to God. Why? Because he reflects on the greatest gift ever given to man, God’s Son, Jesus Christ. Paul had been discussing the subject of Christian giving in this chapter. All giving is based on God’s giving to us. James wrote, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” God is always the source with an unlimited resource .”
Bible commenter Bill MacDonald wrote, “But it seems to us that the Apostle Paul reaches the end of his section on Christian giving, he is forced to think of the Greatest Giver of all — God Himself. He thinks, too, of the greatest gift of all —the Lord Jesus Christ. And so he leaves his Corinthian brethren on a high note. They are children of God and followers of Christ. Then let them follow such worthy examples!” No one can out give God.
For every believer the greatest gift we have ever received is Jesus Christ and bound to it, is the gift of eternal life through Him and His death on the cross. Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” God the greatest giver gave us the greatest gift of His Son so that we may experience the greatest blessing, eternal life through Him.
John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” We don’t deserve any God’s gifts, all is our’s according to His mercy and grace. God’s gift of His Son and of eternal life came free to us but at a high price to Him: the suffering and death of Christ on the cross.
Each person must receive the gift of salvation and eternal life, but sadly, it remains wrapped under the tree, the cross. One must come to God as a sinner, confess his sins, believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and receive him into his life. When he does, he is unwrapping the greatest gift. We often quote the expression regarding wonderful gifts, “It is the gift that keeps on giving.” It means it lasts like gold and diamonds. God’s gift to us lasts even longer, for all eternity! Have you received God’s gift of His Son and of eternal life? Why not do so today?
God’s gift of His Son is indescribable, that is, it is incomparable, indestructible, inestimable, and invaluable. It is indeed the most thoughtful and precious gift we could ever receive. We may have received God’s gift many years ago, but it is just like new and just as exciting as when we first opened it.
Have a blessed day and Merry Christmas. Stay safe and healthy.
In His grace,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 