We need to appreciate how valuable the gift is.
6 And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” 7 Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.
Most people would agree that children and Christmas go together, it is probably the perfect combination, after-all the main person in the Christmas story is a baby. But not just any baby, this is the best baby ever, this baby is the Son of God.
A lot of times when Christmas gets out of control it involves the kids, there are plenty of opportunities for disagreements, from what to get the kids to how much to spend, we do a lot this time of year to provide great presents for our kids.
It is too bad that we don't learn from our past experiences, we see it happen over and over again, we know in the back of our head that they are going to toss the gift aside way too soon, and yet we still put so much energy and emotions into buying their happiness.
Your kids are so much like God's kids.
Jesus came a long way to give us the most awesome gift that has ever been given and God watches us as we quickly toss the gift to the side and enjoy the box. Instead of being thankful for and treasuring the gift we settle for the worldly idea of Christmas and become fascinated with the wrapping paper and the lights.
Maybe we think that we deserve the gift because we think we aren't that bad or maybe we discount the gift and try to minimize the cost. The Bible makes it clear that I am way too bad to deserve any kindness from God and it also tells us that the price tag for this gift was outrageous.
Nobody should ever spend that much on me but even if it was less expensive I still would not deserve to have the gift. My goodness won't get me very far and neither will yours. There has to be a different way or else nobody will ever get the gift of eternal life with God.
John 1:12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.The gift has been provided to all of us that are willing to accept it. I have been adopted into the family based on Jesus goodness, because I believe and accept that he lived a sinless life and died as my passover lamb, I have become God's child.
Romans 5:17 For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God's wonderful grace and His gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one Man, Jesus Christ.
I need to remember that I do not deserve anything good from God yet he spent so much on me to give me the best gift ever. I need to see the value of this gift and treasure it so that I won't toss it aside and settle for lesser joy that can never satisfy. (Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9)
