A Free Gift

From Council Fire · 03:12

Show by Intertribal Life Ministries

“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NIV) When I was a little girl, I remember loving my aunt so much that I decided to give her my most treasured toy. I carefully wrapped it in my nicest sock, and eagerly planned for when I would present it to her. Finally, the moment came, and I stood before her as I eagerly watched for an expression of joy to flood her face. But she took it in her hands and said some shocking words, “I can’t receive this gift.” I was in disbelief at how she could “reject” this offering! (I later found out that it was because she knew it was too special to me, and she didn’t feel right about taking it away from me.) As I think on this story, my mind goes to Mary wrapping the baby Jesus up warmly in that manger long ago (Luke 2:7). In her heart, He was her most treasured possession. She knew that in the years to come, she wouldn’t be able to hold Him or keep Him safe. She knew that she bore the greatest gift to the world, and I wonder if, in her quiet moments, she wondered about whether people would accept the gift of God’s Son . . . or would they reject the beautiful gift of salvation that was brought to Earth through Jesus? It still amazes me how our world was profoundly changed by this gift. Why wouldn’t someone want this gift? And yet there are many who hold a hand up in protest, not even wanting to hear the name of Jesus spoken. I encourage you to continually offer this gift of Jesus to those you come in contact with. Keep praying and believing that your loved ones will know and understand the value of this free gift. – Corrie Hill Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org

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