Gifts

On the front page of the local paper ( The Northland Age, Tuesday, November 16, 2010 ) I read the big black letters “need gift ideas?” Underneath the  “Frame’n’ek gallery & framing” advertisement says “exciting new gift range in store now.”

On page two of the same paper is an even bigger ad telling me about “The Ultimate Christmas Gift!” What is the ultimate Christmas gift? It is a calendar. “100% local Northland 2011 Calendar. A stunning Photographic Collection from Award – Winning Photographers.”

GIFTS!!

“NEXT TO THE GIFT OF CHRIST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE BIBLE IS THE THIRD GREATEST GIFT.”

—-The gift of Christ:

“BUT THE ANGEL SAID TO THEM,

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.  Today in the town of  David a Savior has been born to you;  he is Christ the Lord.'”

—-The gift of the Holy Spirit:

Acts 2:38

“And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

—-The gift of the Bible:

Today we received a letter from BiblesinAction in Henderson and in the letter it said:

“Transform a child’s life this Christmas with the gift of God’s Word.”