We all love to receive gifts. They enrich us with the joy of something beautiful or they do something for us by making life easier or more comfortable. Above all they give us insights about our relationships with the donor, how they feel or think about us.
God gave to you and me a very special gift. His beloved Son, Jesus Christ. There is nothing more precious He could have bestowed on us. How much he must love us. How do we respond to Him?
Of course we respond with our love, but how? First we need to get close to Him. We can do this by reading about Him in Holy Scripture and other books his followers have written in our modern times. Particularly we should read about Him in the New Testament. Jesus was sent by the Father to reveal what God is really like. Also let us reach out and share with others some of our thoughts and questions.
Above all let us worship Him in word and deed.
Those deeds are so important. Jesus told us that whatever we do for others here on earth it is as if we had done it for Him. We can in this way give Him good gifts and in the giving receive such joy.
Let us be a people filled with love and joy.
Is there someone with whom you can share your thoughts? Get in touch with them or join a study group. Do not be shy, Jesus is with you. Here are some passages to start you off:
John 1:17b; 29-34
John 3: 16
The first chapter of St Paul’s Epistle to Ephesians
