The Greatest Gift

The Greatest Gift "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8 We kept our 3 year old granddaughter Emma this week, as she is expecting a new brother to be born any time now. While she was here, there were some presents we had wrapped for the new arrival, and she immediately wanted to open them. When we told her she couldn't open them, she began to cry as she loves to open gifts. This should be the perfect example of how we should approach the greatest gift that anyone could give us, and that is the gift Jesus gave us by dying on the cross for our sins. We should be crying for this greatest of all gifts, stomping our feet and fighting for this gift, but the sad fact is that so many won't accept it. This gift of our salvation is one that will fit everyone's budget, it will fit everyone's size, it cannot be taken back and exchanged for something else. It is the perfect gift for any occasion, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Christmas, graduations, and so many other occasions. It is a gift that will never wear out, has a guarantee that will last for all eternity. It will never rust, never rot, never tarnish, will never have to be repaired, and it doesn't even need batteries,. We don't even have to spend our money, or use a credit card to get it, as it is given to us free with no strings attached. There is not much in life that is free for the asking, but this gift is one that God will even deliver to your door, as all you have to do is call on Him and He will bring it to you. He will even give you a companion as security, as He will give you the Holy Ghost to watch over you and protect you at all times. Would you like this gift? It is yours, just by asking Jesus to come into your heart. I pray you will accept it. My Daily Devotional Volume Six May 12 Robert William Brock, Jr.