Walking on Christmas Day

Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

On that day so long ago, the Savior came to this earth. In so many ways, it was just like any other birth on any other day. Yet, in so many other ways, it was unlike any other birth. On that day, the very son of God was born of a virgin that He might live and then die in the place of sinful man to offer us forgiveness of sin, sin that he took on Himself. What a wonderful, priceless gift that was given to mankind. As we go throughout the activities of the day, may we put all things in their proper place and revere our Savior above all. He truly is worthy of all worship and praise.

Then let us reflect on a few of the gifts He has granted unto us. He has given us...

• Fruit of the Spirit: Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 

• Spiritual gifts: Romans 12:6-8 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 

• Godly qualities: forgiveness, humility, courage, integrity, generosity, etc. 

• Faith, family, friends

• James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

There are surely other gifts that we have been given, but these help us to see the wealth of treasures we have been given. The world would be an incredibly miserable place without the wonderful blessings we have received from our God.

Merry Christmas to all. May you have a wonderful day as you reflect on our great and wonderful God and His son Jesus Christ.