At Christmas time, we think and talk a bit about gifts that wise people brought to the baby Jesus. But I want to be sure to name and remember the many awesome gifts he gave to us. At Easter, we read in the scriptures how one of the men crucified next to Jesus said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 22:42-43)
We often talk about the possibility of eternal life that Jesus opened up to us, but today I am thinking about the many other precious gifts Jesus gives us: love; truth telling and honesty; a commitment to justice, equality, respect, and right action; a model for walking step by step with God; a vision of God’s kingdom on Earth as it is in heaven; healing; friendship; guidance and counsel; courage; empowerment…
What precious gifts from Jesus do you think about? Do you share them with others as he taught us to do? How can we best remember to remember them–and him? How can we best follow Jesus and participate in God’s life-giving kingdom? ❤️💜
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