Coffee Break   
 
"The Best Gift"
 
"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 3:16
 
 
As you all know, I don't mail the Coffee Break out over the weekend, and Monday I won't send one out because it is Christmas day.  So I want to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, "May the Lord bless you abundantly."  And as you are spending time that day celebrating, remember the greatest gift you'll ever receive was not given by a person (a family member or friend)... it was given by God.  It wasn't wrapped in beautiful paper and tied up with a bow... it was wrapped in swaddling clothes.  It wasn't placed under a tree for you to find... it was placed in a manger.  This gift wasn't paid for with a credit card... it was paid in full.  It was only for a select few... it was "one size fits all".  
 
This gift, of course, was the precious Son of God.  God loved you so much and sent the best gift He had.  He didn't go to the "recycle bin".  He didn't choose it from what was "left over".  He didn't run out and buy it on the spur of the moment.  He took great thought and get care in giving it to you.  He had this gift planned before the foundation of the world and waited eagerly, and patiently, to give it to you at the right time...."in the fullness of time".  If you have not received this gift in the past, do receive it this year.  Receive it today... today is the day of salvation, now is the acceptable time.  Before you unwrap any other gift, unwrap this one... you will find it there waiting for you.  And you will find that it is the best one.
 
Have a great day.  Have you received the greatest gift you'll ever receive?  The gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ?  
 
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The LORD your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
        ~ Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)