The Queen of Sheba brought gifts to Solomon.
The Navy Of Tharshish also brought gifts to Solomon every 3 years.
The Navy of Hiram also brought gifts to Solomon ever 3 years.
The men of the earth brought gifts to Solomon.
The wise men brought gifts to the child Jesus.
Admittedly, these were all incredible gifts, but none of these were the greatest gift ever given.
In John 3:16-17, we read: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
The greatest gift ever given was not gold and silver, or wrapped in holiday themed paper. The greatest gift ever given was born in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes.
The greatest gift ever given… is Jesus! The gift of Jesus brings:
The gift of opportunity
The gift of mercy
The gift of grace
The gift of forgiveness
The gift of His spirit
The greatest gift ever given was given to you! This gift is greater than gold and silver and greater than worldly fortune and fame.
In John chapter 3, Jesus spoke with Nicodemus about the greatest gift. Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, explained it further in Acts 2:38.
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
Mary, the mother of Jesus, received the greatest gift. Jesus' disciples received the greatest gift. And, the greatest gift, is available to you as well.
Peter continued in Acts 2:39 "For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call."
Out of all the wonderful gifts you've received, there's none greater than Jesus. If you've never experienced Him, or if you've been away from Him, His gift is still available for you today.
Experience the gift!
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