DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019

THE ULTIMATE GIFT

BIBLE READING: LUKE 2:1-20

But while he thought on these things, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sin. Matthew 1:20-21 KJV

In the movie “The Ultimate Gift,” a young man was given a series of gifts by his grandfather; gifts that taught him valuable life lessons, and prepared him for the ultimate gift of his entire inheritance.

This young man had to pass a series of tests to prove that he was worthy of the responsibility of the inheritance. He had to grow into his inheritance. While that young man had to pass a series of tests to qualify for that ultimate gift, we on the other hand do not need to pass any tests or jump through any hoops to qualify for the gift of God.

The fall of man in the garden brought death to all mankind, but the birth of Jesus, meant that a rescue mission was underway. And when He died at Calvary, and rose on the third day, He gave us the Ultimate gift of life. No longer are we under the power of sin and the devil, death has lost its sting and we are free because He was born, He died, He arose and now we can receive His life inside of us and live forever. Halleluyah!

We must be reminded that the major purpose of His coming is our redemption from sin. Jesus is not our errand boy like a lot of Christians would want to make him. He is God’s gift to us. He didn’t come to give us things. He came to give us HIMSELF! He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Ron 8:32. Every other need of man comes after Christ.

In this season of Christmas, as you remember the first coming of Christ, are you living a life of victory over sin? Have you accepted God’s ulmitate gift which is eternal life through and in Christ Jesus? “He is the way to that life. He is the truth that holds the life. He is the life Himself”

PRAYER:
If you are not born again: Lord I thank you for the gift of your son, born to save me from my sins, I thank you for the ultimate gift of life that He has given, and now I repent of my sins, I confess that they are vile, and I confess Jesus as my Lord and saviour. Come into my heart and be my master. Thank you Lord for saving me, in Jesus’ name, amen.

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