A Prayer to Give the Reward of Jesus This Christmas
By Lynette Kittle
Bible Studying:
“For God so beloved the world that He gave His one and solely Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish however have everlasting life” – John 3:16
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What presents are we giving for Christmas this yr? Though Christmas films are sometimes all about discovering the proper reward for these we love, are associated to, and work with, there’s actually just one reward that ranks as the most effective one ever. This good reward, Jesus, comes from God to the world He so lovingly created. As the favored saying goes, “Nobody can outgive God” as a result of He’s given the last word one, the best Christmas reward the world will ever obtain.
Matthew 1:23 explains, “The virgin will conceive and provides start to a son, and they’re going to name Him Immanuel” (which implies “God with us”).
What could possibly be higher for the world than to have “God with us?” No different reward, ever, can outshine Him. As Jesus explains Himself in John 8:12, “When Jesus spoke once more to the folks, He mentioned, ‘I’m the sunshine of the world. Whoever follows Me won’t ever stroll in darkness, however could have the sunshine of life.’”
Many Lacking Out on God’s Reward
Nonetheless, sadly, there are such a lot of who haven’t but acquired His gracious, loving reward of Salvation in Jesus Christ. And much more tragically, numerous people are leaving this world with out receiving and even figuring out about His life-giving, eternal reward to us. But, if we ask God to provide us alternatives to inform others about His reward, He’ll as a result of it’s His need for all to come back to Him.
As 2 Peter 3:9 explains, “The Lord will not be sluggish in conserving His promise, as some perceive slowness. As an alternative, He’s affected person with you, not wanting anybody to perish, however everybody to come back to repentance.”
God is giving us time and alternatives to share His reward with others earlier than it’s too late for them, and Christmas is an ideal time to take action.
Three Methods to Give the Reward of Jesus
Usually, we need to share God’s Christmas reward with these round us however aren’t certain how to take action. Listed here are three concepts.
1. Embrace a Christian tract in our Christmas playing cards that explains God’s reward of Salvation.
These could be discovered on-line and in Christian guide and reward shops. Romans 10:14 explains, “How, then, can they name on the one they haven’t believed in? And the way can they consider within the considered one of whom they haven’t heard? And the way can they hear with out somebody preaching to them?”
2. Share from our hearts how we acquired God’s reward of salvation.
Revelation 12:11 describes how God can work powerfully by the phrase of our testimonies. We are able to do that by one-on-one conversations or sharing with a gathering of members of the family, associates, or neighbors.
If speaking doesn’t come simple to us, we will let others know by writing our story in a card, letter, e-mail, or textual content. Now greater than ever, we’ve got a number of methods we will share our religion. Though it could possibly really feel intimidating to share our religion, keep in mind that the Good Information of Jesus brings a lot pleasure to those that hear it. As Luke 2:10 describes, “However the angel mentioned to them, ‘Don’t be afraid. I deliver you excellent news that may trigger nice pleasure for all of the folks’” (Luke 2:10).
3. Give presents that time others to Jesus.
A number of years again, considered one of our associates instructed us how presents we’ve given them prior to now appear to talk to her every time she walks by or sees them. That is very true of presents that show God’s phrase, as Hebrews 4:12 describes, “For the phrase of God is alive and energetic. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the ideas and attitudes of the guts.”
Let’s Pray:
Expensive Father,
Direct us this Christmas to provide the reward of Jesus. Put together our hearts to tune in to Your steering as we search for methods to provide the reward that brings others to new and everlasting life in You. Converse to our hearts regarding the phrases we converse and go earlier than our presents to arrange receivers to open their hearts to obtain Jesus as their Savior. Assist us to say phrases and select objects that transfer and soften hearts in a manner that leads them to Your priceless reward of Salvation. Fill us with Your presence as we glance to glorify Your title in our gift-giving. Allow us to, too, be open to receiving extra of You this Christmas as we glance to provide Your good reward to these round us.
In Jesus’ title, amen.
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Lynette Kittle is married with 4 daughters. She enjoys writing about religion, marriage, parenting, relationships, and life. Her writing has been revealed by Concentrate on the Household, Resolution, Right this moment’s Christian Lady, kirkcameron.com, Ungrind.org, StartMarriageRight.com, and extra. She has a M.A. in Communication from Regent College and serves as affiliate producer for Soul Check TV.
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