The Giver of Good Things
We’re still a ways off from President-Elect Trump’s inauguration, but he sure isn’t letting any grass grow under his feet! As he builds his team, we do our part by praying daily for his safety, wisdom, and God’s divine will for our nation.
And isn’t it a relief to know that our joy, peace, and trust aren’t tied to a transfer of power? Thanks be to God that our hope is built on a foundation far stronger than politics. “In God we trust” is etched not just on our coins but on the hearts of those who know Him.
God is the Giver of Christmas — the source of every ounce of peace, comfort, and joy we carry through this season and beyond. James 1:17 tells us: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” Aren’t you grateful for that unshakable consistency?
Let’s pause this season to celebrate with the Giver of all good things. Imagine Christmas without Him — just twinkling lights, jingling bells, and a story about a jolly old fellow who works overtime once a year, rewarding us with gifts in exchange for cookies and milk. Fun? Sure. Fulfilling? Not even close.
The world loves to distract us with shiny things — Santa, reindeer, elves, and the hustle of holiday shopping. But the greatest gift isn’t wrapped in ribbon or tucked under a tree or still in a manger.
If we only see Jesus as the baby in the manger, we miss the magnitude of His mission. That child grew up to change eternity, carrying out a purpose more beautiful than we can comprehend.
The Giver didn’t just give us Christmas; He gave us Easter. It’s the ultimate proof of love — so deep, so wide, so life-changing — it rewrote our forever.
This Christmas, as we give gifts to loved ones, let’s remember the greatest gift we’ve already received. Let’s celebrate the ultimate Giver, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Merry Christmas, dear friends. May His peace reign in your hearts today and every day until we celebrate together in eternity.