Devotion for Today

What's in a Gift?

December 23, 2013

For unto us a child is born . . . and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
–Isaiah 9:6

To Christians the joy of Christmas is not limited to His birth. It is built even more on the triumph of His death and resurrection—that gave meaning to His birth. The mysterious spirit of generosity which possesses us at Christmas is the afterglow of Calvary. The fact of the cross illuminates this day and hallows it. As we exchange our gifts, let us remember that they are symbolic of the unspeakable gift of God’s love.

I do not believe that Christians should be giving expensive gifts to each other. We should quietly give simple little gifts that are expressions of our love and devotion to the recipients. These gifts become symbolic of the gift of God’s love. How much money could be saved and invested in the Kingdom of God by thousands of Christian families every year if the true meaning of Christmas was observed.

Prayer for the day

Loving God, my heavenly Father, in Your gift of Jesus I see Your immeasurable love reaching out to all mankind. How I praise You and adore You!

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22 Comments

George says 12.23.2012, 5:19 p.m.

There is never amount of money or gifts that can replace God's love for any of us.

Edwin says 12.23.2012, 3:47 p.m.

Father I thank you for your perfect gift of salvation. Indeed you do not disapoint them that put their hope in you. I therefore thank for the life of my brother Jesse and his family. Father, may you meet them at the end point of their needs in the name of JESUS CHRIST. AMEN.

Raymond says 12.23.2012, 1:54 p.m.

Love d work we need understanding of Gods' love this christmass.tanx for the devoctional.=to people especially to we Nigerians, chrismass is time to spend much and run into debt.

Annie says 12.23.2012, 11:02 a.m.

My Loving HEAVENLY FATHER, I THANK YOU,.....I THANK YOU,.....I THANK YOU,.....for the PRECIOUS GIFTS OF GIFT,.....YOUR HOLY SON JESUS,.....with my every breath I'm holding on to YOU my PRECIOUS LORD JESUS,.....AMEN!!

Gerry says 12.23.2012, 07:56 a.m.

Where would we be if God had not given the gift of his Son.We would be eternally condemned ,without hope. Thankfully God loves us so much he had a plan to rescue us from that fate.That Holy Gift was and is Jesus Christ. Thank-you, Lord God Almighty.

Sue says 12.23.2012, 06:04 a.m.

Thank You God for sending Jesus to the earth for all of our sins. Help others to realize the only gift a person needs is You.

stan says 12.23.2011, 3:42 p.m.

Thank GOD for making it so simple to understand. Thank you LORD for JESUS CHRIST!

Greg says 12.23.2011, 1:10 p.m.

Wonderfully written.

Cliff says 12.23.2011, 09:31 a.m.

Thank you Lord Jesus for coming to earth to walk among us to teach us and then take our sins to the cross. That's the best Christmas gift ever! Lord we ask you to please be with Jessie who posted earlier on this blog. Bless him and his family.

Gerry says 12.23.2011, 08:41 a.m.

What an amazing, life altering , incomparable gift, our incredible Heavenly Father gave to us, with the birth of his Perfect Son and our Holy Savior, Jesus Christ. Let all mankind celebrate and rejoice as we remember his birth. Thank you Lord.

Raymond says 12.23.2011, 08:23 a.m.

Yes, special blessings (Ps 103) on Jesse and his family this Christmas. We can trust in Ps 103:19. Our God is in His Heaven and He rules over all, He does not just dabble in the affairs of men, He is sovereign (including our lives).

Tim says 12.23.2011, 06:58 a.m.

Lord Jesus we pray that you will grant Jesse a miracle this Christmas. May your love, joy and peace miraculously cover their family and may the prayers of your children cover them and give hope. May Jesse and his family cling to you and your cross.

Fatima says 12.23.2011, 02:18 a.m.

Christmas is a day of spending time with Family and giving gifts, but it is believed that many people miss the true meaning of this glorious day. I pray that people will learn the true meaning of December 25 and celebrate the gift of GOD, Amen!!!

Annie says 12.22.2011, 11:34 a.m.

Almighty God, My Loving Heavenly Father, How can I repay You, for all Your goodness to me! I will lift up the cup of Salvation, and call on Your Holy Name....., Amen!

Jesse says 12.23.2010, 5:16 p.m.

Please pray for my family and my self, I'm a soldier who is truely losing his mind. I thank GOD for my wife and daughter but not sure how much more time I have to try and correct the issues that I have. Please pray that GOD will bless me with the christmas miracle that I need this special day. Thank You, yours in Christ...

cecil says 12.23.2010, 07:09 a.m.

Father God, thank you for looking beyond our faults and seeing our needs that you gave us the greatest gift of all Jesus Christ, who show us the gift of LOVE!

Bob says 12.23.2010, 05:00 a.m.

I have been telling my wife this for years. Stop spending so much money! Okay I am somewhat joking here, but let us remember what Christmas is really about. I am grateful for a true loving God and the sacrifice that was made at the cross. I pray that all of you have a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year.

Gerry says 12.23.2010, 03:09 a.m.

Sadly, Christmas has turned into a commercial extravaganza. Stores are happy to take our money while at the same time some are reluctant to even say Merry Christmas. Rather they choose to be politically correct and say Happy Holidays. Lord please help us return our focus on the celebration of the birth of your Holy Son and our Saviour, Jesus Christ. He will always be the real reason for the season.

Adebisi says 12.23.2010, 01:37 a.m.

Even the unbelievers celebrate Christmas, Dec 25 is noted by the whole world for that purpose.

Chudi says 12.22.2010, 10:37 p.m.

Lord Jesus, thank You for loving me and for coming into this world even though i am a sinner. I am so happy today because i am saved by Your grace. Amen.

Darrell says 12.22.2010, 1:25 p.m.

Just as we are to forgive people for trespasses against us we should share our blessings with the needy. God gave us his Son as a gift so we should share.

Mike says 12.21.2010, 1:13 p.m.

Thank you God for giving us the grandest gift--Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!