The Greatest Gift

What is the greatest gift someone could give you?

How would you answer this question?

There are so many angles to consider:

• The angle of need and want in the material world in which we live.
• The angle of the inner life, what we seek and need for our souls and hearts.
• The angle of the right here and now, or the long-term perspective of life as a whole.

I wonder how you would answer?

For me, the answer is clear.

I’ve already received the greatest gift.

This is a gift I was given many years ago. It’s a gift many others have also accepted, and it’s one I hope others will receive too—particularly those I know and love.

This gift is from God, who seeks to give all people the gift of His love through Jesus Christ.

As the familiar words of John 3:16 remind us: 

“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.”

This verse highlights God’s deep love for His people and all of creation. It speaks of a gift given so that the world may know true love—divine love—and receive eternal life.

This is the gift of salvation. It’s the gift of forgiveness for sin. It’s the gift of being present with God. It’s the gift of peace, joy, and hope—those very themes we celebrate at Christmas.

This is the greatest gift I have ever received, and it will always remain the greatest gift I could ever receive.

What about you, how would you respond?

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This is a writing response to the WordPress daily prompt.