But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12
Dear Giving Father,
‘Tis the season to buy and wrap the gifts of Christmas.
Even as we make our lists and check them twice,
even as we laugh at Billy from The Polar Express shouting,
“I want the first gift of Christmas,
I want the first gift of Christmas!”
may our desire grow for your “indescribable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15),
your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.
May we know this gift, the unexpected and life-altering love of Jesus.
May we enjoy this gift, which you gave to us freely,
by grace alone, through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8).
May we treasure this gift,
thinking deeply about it every time
we see the Christ child in the manger.
And may we share this gift with all we meet
as the first and best gift of Christmas.
In Jesus’ sacrificial name. Amen.
Read John 1:9-18.
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