As I sit composing this post, the Christmas tree twinkles with the glow of soft white lights. The packages are clothed in vast array of colored papers and finished with the kiss of a coordinating bow. Except for a for stragglers, who have yet to don their royal dressings. Yes indeed it’s beginning to feel and look a lot like Christmas around my place.
Yet in a few short days, all the majestic wrappings will be stripped away to reveal what’s housed inside of those pretty packages. And if I’m honest most of those lovely packages will be just a faint memory this time next year. Although I attempt to get things my family will, we all know that it’s not the packaging that’s the real gift. And some times the wrapping on the outside looks far better than what’s contained inside.
As I think about the packages, I think about humanity. For our Lord knew exactly what was on the inside of each of us. Yet he chose to 
redeem us. It was His love for the world that caused Him to send the gift of His precious son-Jesus.
Whether your tree is brimming with gifts or underneath it looks rather bare, let us not forget that the most precious gift can not be found under the tree. But He chose to hang on a cross for you and me. The greatest gift has already been extended to us, however, it’s up to us to receive His gift.
Have you accepted the gift of His salvation?
Are you redeeming the gift of time?
Are you making proper use of the gift of influence?
Are you relishing in the gift of God’s redeeming love?
Are you accepting the gift of His grace and mercy?
I pray your answers are yes but if not, today is the perfect day to open the gift and you don’t even have to wait till Christmas.
Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas!
Yes! There is no better time than today to accept His wonderful gift! I too have been reflecting on these things and praying for those around me who have yet to “redeem the most precious gift”. Merry Christmas to you too!
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Thank you Angel. I pray that today is the day of salvation for someone. Many blessings to you.
Merry Christmas, Wanda!
Thank you Elizabeth. It’s been a joy exchanging with you this year. Looking forward to what news the New Year brings for you & yours. Many blessings to you.
In this season of merrymaking and festivities I think we should also set a time to reflect on the one true gift to us, the birth of Christ. This is the perfect time to thank God for all the blessings we enjoy daily and keeping us safe and sane from the crazy things around us.
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So true Amy. Hope you & your family enjoy a Merry Christmas.
Yes, and Amen! Merry Christmas! And, may you be as generously watered as you have watered all year long. His abundance is yours.
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Thank you sweet friend. It’s truly been a blessing to have met you in blogland. Your words stretch and encourage me. Merry Christmas.
That’s a beautiful reminder about the true gift of Christmas, Wanda. Have a wonderful Christmas, filled with the joy of God’s great love and the gift of His Son!
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Thank you Connie. May God’s love & peace permeate your home through this Christmas and in the coming year.
Merry Christmas my friend! Wishing you and your family great Christmas joy filled with His love and grace! <3
Denise
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Thank you sweet lady! Wishing you a peace & joy filled Christmas season.
Merry Christmas Wanda!
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Thanks Bernadine. Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas
Beautiful Wanda!
Merry Christmas to you n’ yours~
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I think that people often get caught up in the season and forget the reason for it! Thanks for sharing Wanda, blessings.
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Blessings to you Shannon. Hope you & your family are enjoying a Happy Holiday season.
There ain’t no better gift than His
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