As we think about Christmas each year, probably the number one thing on everyone's mind is gifts (at least I know it is for my kids😀). As I thought more about the symbolism of gifts this year, I realized how appropriate it is that we give gifts to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We follow the example of the wise men who brought gifts as part of their worship. More importantly, by giving gifts, we recognize the Gift that God gave to earth, the greatest of all gifts-His Son, our Brother, the Savior of the World. In Moroni 10:18 it says that "every good gift cometh of Christ." So, what are some of the good gifts we receive because of Jesus Christ being born?
- Gift of God’s love (1 Nephi 11:22)
- Gift of God’s word (1 Nephi 11:25)
- Gift of healing (1 Nephi 11:31)
- Gift of the atonement (1 Nephi 11:33)
- Gift of miracles (Mosiah 3:5)
- Gift of the creation (Mosiah 3:7)
- Gift of salvation (Mosiah 3:9)
- Gift of a righteous judgment (Mosiah 3:10)
- Gift of faith (Mosiah 3:12)
- Gift of repentance (Mosiah 3:12)
- Gift of joy and rejoicing (Mosiah 3:13)
- Gift of light in the darkness (Helaman 14:3)
- Gift of everlasting life (Helaman 14:8)
- Gift of fulfilling promises (3 Nephi 1:13)
As a gift-giver, isn't it rewarding when we see someone using, appreciating, and cherishing a gift we have given? As you read through that list, do you find yourself using, appreciating, and/or cherishing these amazing gifts that we've been given? As we give temporal gifts to our friends and family members, let's not forget the spiritual gifts that have already been given to us. Let's not allow those gifts to go unused, be forgotten, or get discarded. Let's show our gratitude for these gifts throughout the year by using, appreciating and cherishing them everyday.
Merry Christmas Everyone🎄
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