For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:15-17How much does God love us? So much so that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, to suffer and die that we might live. He paid the ultimate price, giving His life for ours, that we would not be lost forever.
He is "The Gift" of Christmas.
What kind of love is this? It's a love that we will never comprehend...a "crazy" kind of love, that will give anything to protect and not lose those who are loved by Him. Websters Dictionary defines crazy as: passionately preoccupied: obsessed; to an extreme degree.
This means that even a person in prison, who has committed the most horrible crime imaginable, can be saved and forgiven by God, if they accept the free gift of Jesus. It's up to them. The Father loves them in this same crazy way, and has done everything that He can do...the rest is up to the person. No one, not even God, can force anyone to accept a gift...they must receive it.
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 1 Corinthians 2:11-13
Not only does He love us in this crazy way...but He's jealous!
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: Exodus 34:13-15
Some say that all religions lead to Heaven. But the Lord says that you must not worship any other God. There is only One...and He is the great I Am.
He is jealous for your attention. When you let the things of this world consume your attention, then you ignore and turn away from Him.
So when you celebrate Christmas this year...remember that you are loved in a "crazy" way, by a jealous God! The Creator of this universe loves you...
What more could you want or ask for?
I invite you, if you don't know this wonderful loving God...let Him into your heart, and accept His free gift. You will never regret it.
Merry Christmas!
until He comes...
