the greatest christmas gift

This time of year, we hear a lot about gifts. Everyone is looking for that perfect gift to give. Many people stress and worry about getting the right thing. Sometimes there is even the hope that we will give the best gift of the season! Americans spend an insurmountable amount of money lavishing one another with gifts throughout the Christmas season. However, no matter what we give or how hard we try, we can never possibly give the best gift that was ever given.

Over 2,000 years ago God gave the most perfect gift to the world. The gift came in unusual circumstances and was not what people were looking for or expecting. However, this gift was the perfect gift. It was flawless, a gift that is one size fits all! It never goes out of style or changes with the fads. It was free. And most importantly, it was given to everyone! Christ was a PRICELESS gift.

The gift of Christ’s birth was free to us. It was definitely a costly gift, as God had to send His Son into the world, knowing the path He would take. However, God was willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice to offer us this free gift.

“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

God gave; for us. For anyone who would believe.

“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

Christ was the PERFECT gift.

Christ is a “one size fits all” type gift. There is never a need for a refund. It is the right gift for any age and any interest. When people experience the gift of Christ, then they know that they will never receive another gift this good.

“Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.” James 1:17

“Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!” 2 Corinthians 9:15

Christ was a PERMANENT gift.

It seems like every year there are new trends and the new hottest gift. We’ve seen it through the years with things like Tickle-Me-Elmo, Cabbage Patch Kids, or the latest gaming system. The crazy thing is that one year it could be almost impossible to find and the next year people are selling these items at a yard sale to make room for new gifts. Or the favorite pair of white Converse end up in the trash after a year of wear and tear. Christ is a permanent gift. He doesn’t change with the trends or fads. He doesn’t show wear and tear and needs to be replaced. It’s a once in a lifetime gift that never has to be replaced. There is no other gift like that.

“But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:15

This Christmas as you are gathered around the presents of the year and opening gifts, take the opportunity to thank God for the gift He gave many years ago. Thank Him for the gift of His Son that was freely given. That is priceless, perfect, and permanent.

Written by Amy Carrico
Author of Making the Moments Matter Blog

Last Updated on December 25, 2023