Imana
23rd December 2006, 04:11 PM
Not that it's wrong to want to buy and receive presents from others, but does anyone ever stop and wonder what God wants for Christmas??
John 3:16 says that For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son; that whomsoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. I'm going to tell you what this scripture really means to me and how glad I am God did this for us.
For God so loved the world - That means He loves EVERYONE. Every single living and breathing human being on this earth. He does not single out anyone.
That He gave His Only Begotten Son - Jesus Christ is God's gift to us. Why? Because w/o Jesus, alot of us would be in trouble. ;) Also, think about what Jesus means to you personally and how much He's changed you life from what it used to be.
That whomsoever believes in Him - This means you have freewill to choose to either believe in Jesus or not. No one forces you to do it.
shall not perish - Jesus is THE answer to spiritual life, love and freedom.
but have everlasting life. - and have it abundantly now, later and forever if you so choose Him.
So what does God want for Christmas? He wants me. And everyone else who reads this. Why? Because He LOVES us.
This is what John 3:16 means to me. And hopefully, this post of mine kills the 'belief' that God hates people. Such a lie, that is. :D
Merry Christmas and I love you all! :groupray: :clap:
John 3:16 says that For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son; that whomsoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. I'm going to tell you what this scripture really means to me and how glad I am God did this for us.
For God so loved the world - That means He loves EVERYONE. Every single living and breathing human being on this earth. He does not single out anyone.
That He gave His Only Begotten Son - Jesus Christ is God's gift to us. Why? Because w/o Jesus, alot of us would be in trouble. ;) Also, think about what Jesus means to you personally and how much He's changed you life from what it used to be.
That whomsoever believes in Him - This means you have freewill to choose to either believe in Jesus or not. No one forces you to do it.
shall not perish - Jesus is THE answer to spiritual life, love and freedom.
but have everlasting life. - and have it abundantly now, later and forever if you so choose Him.
So what does God want for Christmas? He wants me. And everyone else who reads this. Why? Because He LOVES us.
This is what John 3:16 means to me. And hopefully, this post of mine kills the 'belief' that God hates people. Such a lie, that is. :D
Merry Christmas and I love you all! :groupray: :clap: