While I was growing up, my mother always went a little overboard with Christmas gifts. We didn’t have a lot of money, but she gave us the things we wanted, and more, for gifts. The rest of the year, we had to make do with what we had. I remember getting a new pair of jeans for school every year. But that pair of jeans had to last the full year. I was like most boys playing outside in a rough and tumble manner most of the time. As a result, my jeans got holes in them all the time. She just ironed on a patch and sent me on my way. To be honest, it was a little embarrassing wearing the patched jeans to school, but it didn’t slow me down in playing and making more holes. Despite this minor embarrassment, we were provided all the things we needed. We had a secure environment with food and clothing.
God knows what we need as well. Romans 8:32 says, “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” Through His grace He will freely give us all we need. His gifts, as well as His grace, do not run out. However, we must be willing to receive His grace by placing our faith in Him. It all starts with trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation. As the verse says, God did not spare His Son but gave Him up on the cross to die that we may live. Just like any gift, it must be accepted to be owned. Won’t you please accept His gift of grace and salvation today?
Reluctant Retiree 