This unique Christmas gift won’t be found under a tree
Over 2,000 years ago, a father gave a special gift to earth’s residents. Long before that, he had already given them a beautiful world to enjoy, but this time he would not give them a planet, but a person — his only begotten son. The word begotten means “unique.” This son was unique in many ways.
He was unique in birth... of a virgin. Unique in his life... sinless. Unique in his death... priceless.
Unique in his resurrection... victorious. Unique in his ascension to a throne... glorious. He was full of forgiveness, eternal life, love, joy, peace, wisdom and power. He was the Word made flesh. Words reveal a person’s heart, and this Word revealed a good and loving Father.
Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. Hopefully you will find a special gift for you under a Christmas tree. Nonetheless, a unique gift is available for all, but it won’t be found under a Christmas tree. It was placed on a tree at a place called Calvary and three days later was unwrapped for all the world to see. The Father now waits for us to receive his unique gift.
John Beckerink
Bradenton
This story was originally published December 16, 2017 at 10:33 AM with the headline "This unique Christmas gift won’t be found under a tree."