John 3:16 is undoubtedly the most familiar verse in the Bible. Perhaps
because it seems to best summarise the gospel message in one sentence. It tells
about the love the Father has for the entire world by sending His only begotten
Son to save us from destruction. That’s what the Christmas message is all
about.
But on this eve of Christmas Eve, I’d like to point our attention to another
John 3:16, the first John 3:16 as a matter of fact.
“By this perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for
us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” – 1Jn 3:16.
OK, I admit I was a tad wily with the title, but in this season of
festivities and merriment it’s important we do not lose sight of the people
around us. In john 3:16 the Father gave, and in 1John 3:16 we’re enjoined to
give as well – even up to our lives.
Christmas is the commemoration of the greatest gift of all; given even
though undeserved, unexpected and unasked. In our own little ways this season,
let’s try to duplicate that gesture.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
May the joy of this season be yours now, and ever.
AMEN
GREG ELKAN.
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