Perspective In Him: A Holiday Devotional Series
"ShareThe Gift”
Can you imagine being young, innocent and ready to enter the world as many would use in today's vernacular, "your best life"? The excitement and anticipation one must feel believing they have the perfect plan to live out their dreams; only to discover that God has a greater plan orchestrated. A plan which would become the avenue for all to not just live their "best life" but to live life more abundantly.
Case in point: Mary the mother of Jesus. Young, engaged and planning a life and future as she awaits her marriage to Joseph. What a pivotal moment in her life as she is informed of God's decision to include her on a course that would impact all of humanity. The innocence and virtue God saw in her life as she was chosen to give birth to the King our Savior Jesus Christ. This wasn't an ordinary birth but an extraordinary one. A birth that would cause the word to become flesh and dwell among us; a birth that demonstrated healing, forgiveness and love even in the face of adversity. More importantly, a birth that ushered in the good news, the gospel of the Kingdom of God.
As we embark upon the season in which the world chooses to recognize His birth through gifts and celebrations, as believers, let us be mindful of the gospel and what it signifies to us. The gospel signifies that Christ came to settle a debt; a debt that was created before any of us were born. So, for believers, it’s not about a season, but a reason! God gave the ultimate gift in Jesus Christ! Therefore, as believers, it’s up to us to ensure the reason doesn’t last for a season. It is incumbent upon us to share the gift of Jesus Christ to all who are yet to believe.
