The Other Side Of The Gift…
Isaiah 9:6-7 is a Messianic prophecy, “Unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given.” First, “a child is born” in the natural. But second, “a Son is given”. Given means existed before; came from somewhere else, given by someone else.
Jesus didn’t become a son. He always was and was given. His life was a gift given to us. First for the Jewish people and second to everyone else. The life of Jesus, ‘a gift’, can’t just be known about but must be received or rejected.
This is the issue of salvation. As many as received him, they became children of God. The key aspect of Jesus’s life on earth is summed up in these words, ‘Gift’ and ‘Given.’ ” So the key characteristic of your life must be that you have received that gift.
Signs of a life that has received a gift is a life of gratitude; a life of thankfulness; a joyful and blessed life. Is that you? Live a life of gratefulness and grace. For unto you a Son is given that you might live a life of blessing, thanksgiving and joy unto Him.
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body, you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15
The gift of Jesus grows when you share Him with others. Show your gratitude by sharing Jesus today.
Walk daily with God at your side!
Love always,
Ed
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Thinking about you and your words of wisdom I’ve carried with me for many years. Often I reminisce of those years at GM Shreveport, Carlton Brawley and I always thought the world of you.
Your friend Tim Briley.
I appreciate your comments and hearing from you. I remember our days at the plant and do, at times, miss our comradaty. Those were good times!! Be blessed this day!! Ed🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼