24/12/2023
THE FIRST GIFT
Christmas is the day we, as humans, choose to commemorate the birth of Jesus. Because no one knows the true birthday, people in history have chosen to celebrate it in December.
That is a day when we (all humans) are reminded of the importance of love, peace, and sharing. We feel joy when we love and share gifts. Even just that is already something special.
We chose to celebrate Jesus' birth, but we forgot one important fact: the day Jesus was born on earth was the first step, the first gift to us as human beings, in order for us to be saved. God sent Jesus to earth as a gift for human beings since it was also the first step in His plan to save those who accept Jesus.
That gift happened on the cross. While we celebrate Jesus' birth, we must also remember that it was the first gift in God's plan, through Jesus on the cross.
That is the greatest gift the human race could have received. It was forgiveness and grace from Jesus on the cross when he was crucified for our sins. So, sure, it is great and lovely to celebrate Christmas.
The one who would bear the entire human race's punishment on the cross in order to give us the glorious gift of grace and forgiveness.
So, have a Merry Christmas, fill your heart with joy, touch people's hearts, and bless them. Allow people to see your joy on your face, in your body language, and in the way you live, and that is the gift we humans must give to the rest of the world this Christmas.
Let us remember that Christmas is not just about the material gifts we exchange but also about spreading love and kindness to others.
By sharing our joy and living a life filled with grace and forgiveness, we can inspire others to do the same and make this world a better place.
So, let us embrace the true spirit of Christmas and be a blessing to those around us.
Blessing, My Friend
Andre Mundell
