hristmas is a special time around the world.
Young and old alike eagerly anticipate exchang-
ing gifts and spending time with family. The gifts
exchanged at Christmas serve as a reminder of the
greatest gift ever given. That gift is Jesus Christ, God’s
Son, who was born to bring salvation to all who will
receive Him.
THE REASON FOR THIS GIFT
Often, a gift given at Christmas is based on what a person
needs. The gift God gave to the world met the need of
every person that has ever lived. The Bible states that we
are sinners, separated from God, and deserve eternal
death. “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not
one... For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of
God;” (Romans 3:10, 23) “But your iniquities have
separated between you and your God, and your sins have
hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” (Isaiah 59:2)
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23b)
To meet our need of salvation, God wrapped His Son,
Jesus Christ, and presented Him to the World. “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.” (John 3:16) God gave His gift
because of His great love for us.
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS GIFT
Webster’s Dictionary defines a gift as something of value
that is voluntarily given from one person to another
without receiving anything in return. This is exactly what
God did for us by giving His Son to die on the cross for our
sins. 2 Corinthians 9:15 states, “Thanks be unto God for
his unspeakable gift.” This gift cannot be measured in
value. It can never be destroyed or broken. This gift is
eternal life. “...the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Jesus willingly gave Himself to meet our need. “Who
gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from
this present evil world, according to the will of God and
our Father:” (Galatians 1:4)
A true gift is given freely. God does not ask you to do
anything to earn salvation. It is a free gift. “For by grace
are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it
is the gift of God:” (Ephesians 2:8)
THE RECEIVING OF THIS GIFT
We give gifts and expect them to be received. No one
gives a present for it to be rejected. However, many
people reject God’s gift. Refusing to accept God’s gift
results in an eternity in Hell. “He that believeth on the
Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the
Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on
him.” (John 3:36)
You can receive His gift by turning from your sins and
accepting Him as your personal Lord and Saviour. “That if
thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and
shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man
believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-
10) If God has spoken to you through this tract,
please ask Him to forgive you of your sins and save
you.
If you would like to accept God’s gift of salvation,
pray something like this: “Dear Heavenly Father, I
know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I
believe that Jesus died for my sin. I am willing to
turn from sin. I now ask Jesus Christ to come into
my heart and life as my personal Saviour. I am
willing, by God’s grace, to follow and obey Christ as
the Lord of my heart and life. Amen.”
If you just prayed and accepted God’s gift, this
will be the year that you not only have Christmas in
your home, but you also have Christmas in your
heart.
If you have decided to trust Jesus Christ as your Saviour
after reading this tract, please write and let us know.
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