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By Ron Hutchcraft
We see a lot of responses when we open our gifts each Christmas. Surprise, tender tears, sometimes a puzzled look, squeals of delight, hugs. What I've never seen is someone reaching for their wallet or purse and asking, "what do I owe you?"
Well of course not, it's a gift, silly! That's something someone else pays for, we just reach out and take it.
Now what's a shocker is that the most precious possession in the world is a gift. The Bible says, "the gift of God is eternal life." Wait a minute, isn't heaven something you earn with the good things you do?
Well actually the Bible says that being saved is "not by works" (Ephesians 2:8-9). Because sin carries a spiritual death penalty that can only be paid by someone dying and someone did. Jesus did. And that's how much He loves you.
Now, will you reach out to Him and take the gift He died to give you? If that's what you want, contact us at 888-NEED-HIM or ChatAboutJesus.com. Heaven - yours for the receiving.