Unusual Packages

Scriptures: John 1:14 (NIV) – “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Message: Every Christmas Eve, my brother and I were allowed to open one present from under the tree.  Of course, our choice was based on size, shape, and what happened when we shook it.  We picked up every box multiple times as our excitement built!

Sometimes the best gifts come in odd packages.  The Father gave us the gift of His Son, who came wrapped in an unusual package.  He chose to send the One known as “Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” to the earth as a baby.

Based on Isaiah 9:6, many believed the Messiah would come as a king to rule the nations.  However, this king came as a baby who needed to be fed and cared for like any other baby.

The wise men traveled hundreds of miles to see this gift sent from heaven.  Herod was troubled with the news of His birth.  He placed no value on the Father’s gift, and decreed boys under the age of two be killed.  He was unsuccessful, but thirty-three years later Pontius Pilate destroyed the outer wrapping of the Father’s gift on the cross.

The leaders of that day failed to realize the gift could never be destroyed, for Jesus is the gift.  His body was bruised and beaten, yet He lives on and keeps giving to this day.

Today, we have the opportunity to be a gift sent by the Father.  Gifts may come in different sizes, shapes, skin tones and languages, but the packaging doesn’t change the value contained within.

Don’t let what you carry stay wrapped up for a future unveiling.  Share the light of His love with someone.  You could change their life and discover how valuable a gift you are.

Prayer: Father, we thank You for the gift of Jesus.  Help us see others the way You see them.  Teach us to speak words that bring hope and peace to those in need.  Help us share Your love with others.  Amen.

Brenda Fink
Glory Fire Church in Lake Mary
Lake May, Florida

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