IS GIVING
Christmas is a time for giving. God’s gift is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable- truly a “changeless Christ, in a changing world.” “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son … “ (John 3: 16). “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given … ” (Isaiah 9:6). “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15).
IS GAINING
Christmas is a time for gaining. Obtaining, acquiring, receiving. There is much gain in receiving when the gift is of value. “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God … “ (John 1:12). “And of his fulness have all we received … ” (John 1:16). ” … but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain” (1 Corinthians 9:24).
IS GOING
Christmas is a time for going. Jesus Christ sets the pattern in always going to others. “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). ” … and took upon him the form of a servant … ” (Philippians 2:7). ” … Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16: 15). ” … give ye them to eat” (Matthew 14:16).
” … they saw the young child … “ (Matthew 2:11). To see is to worship; to worship is to be obedient; to be obedient is to do whatsoever He saith. May these truths become real to us in our attitude toward reaching the lost. ” … Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? … “ (Acts 9:6). This can be the most glorious, the most profitable, the most lasting Christmas we celebrate. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God … and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33).
” … It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).
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